Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

And now there are just six in the running ...

Early next week the six short-listed candidates will be having their final interviews.

There was a massive response for the new post but a decision should be reached next Tuesday. The appointment will then be ratified at a special council meeting and (s)he will then be up-and-running (after working out their notice with their present employer, of course).