Overlooked candidates take advice on next move in Humber LEP chair saga

Stephen Parnaby (left) and Mike Whitehead who is considering his next move. Picture: Business Live/Grimsby Telegraph.

TWO men who were vying to become the next chair of the Humber LEP after Lord Haskins’ retired are considering what avenues of challenge are available to them following a shock announcement which has been described by Chamber Chief Executive Dr Ian Kelly as a "grubby fix".

Mike Whitehead, vice president of the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, and another high profile professional figure, were interviewed back in February for the role.

An immediate announcement was put off, with the process then canned - only for former East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader Stephen Parnaby OBE to emerge in a mid-term interim role on Friday.

Full story: https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/overlooked-candidates-take-advice-next-18187709

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