Paul Brewer Confirmed as New Chief Executive of Adur & Worthing Councils

Paul Brewer is to become the next chief executive of Adur & Worthing Councils.

Since July 2025, Mr Brewer has been serving as interim chief executive of the councils, following the departure of Dr Catherine Howe to take on the same role at Dorset Council.

On 23rd October his appointment as chief executive and head of the paid service was ratified at Adur District Council’s full council meeting. Worthing Borough Council’s full council ratified the appointment at its meeting on Tuesday 21st October.

Mr Brewer said: “It’s a huge privilege to become chief executive of Adur & Worthing Councils, at such a vital time. Speaking with staff and members from across the organisation, there is such passion and dedication for doing the very best possible for our communities.

“I look forward to working with our staff, elected members and our many partners to keep delivering for our places, while also ensuring a positive transition into the new unitary and mayoral authority arrangements, where we will make the most of new opportunities for the people of Adur and Worthing.”

Councillor Sophie Cox, the leader of Worthing Borough Council, said: “I’ve worked closely with Paul over the last couple of years, first in my previous role as a cabinet member and now as council leader, and I’m so pleased that he is to be our new chief executive."

Mr Brewer joined Adur & Worthing Councils as a director in 2014 and has spent over 20 years working in local government.

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