Chief executive of Castle Point Council Barry Rollinson is to take early retirement after 16 years in the post.
Mr Rollinson, 54, of Warren Road, Leigh, hinted last week he may leave his post.
He spoke after an Audit Commission report gave the authority a "poor" rating.
A spokesman said: "Barry Rollinson has agreed to take early retirement as chief executive of Castle Point Borough Council."
Published Tuesday August 24, 2004
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