Quote of the week

Life isn't about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself'

George Bernard Shaw
If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?
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Saturday, May 20, 2017

Farewell to Geoff Dobson



Earlier this week I ventured back to Endeavour House in Ipswich to say goodbye to the outgoing Director of Resources, the incomparable Geoff Dobson.

As the ‘Finance Director’, Geoff has kept Suffolk County Council on the straight and narrow during very difficult times.  Not only is he was able to combine a compassionate approach with hard financial realism, he also has a highly developed sense of humour, an attribute that is becoming increasingly necessary in local government. I found him to be wonderful support during my time as Cabinet Member for Resource Management.

Geoff’s years at Suffolk County Council crowned a very successful career in local government finance. Following posts in councils in the North of England, his most recent jobs included stints at both Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough.  He also served as
 a highly respected Chairman of CIPFA, the prestigious national association for local government accountants.

Geoff is a keen walker and is also an avid Manchester United Fan.  I am sure that he won’t find his retirement dull.  He will be sorely missed, although he leaves behind him a highly motivated and excellent staff who I am sure will not drop the ball!

The assembled gathering was treated to a slide show of highlights from Geoff's successful career

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