THE former chief executive of Nottingham City Council is to be given an OBE.
Jane Todd spent four years in the role until September, before being forced to step down on health grounds.
She was the first female chief executive at the council, having previously been assistant chief executive and director of development and environmental services.
While in the role, she oversaw a period of major change, which saw included overall satisfaction with the authority rising from 47 per cent in 2008 to 68 per cent in 2011. She was also in charge as work started on the city's new tram lines.
She said: "I am Nottingham through and through and consider I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to contribute to the city I love.
"I am delighted that my commitment and hard work has been recognised in this way."
City council leader Councillor Jon Collins said: "Everyone at the council is delighted for Jane. She has been a leading figure in government at a local, regional and national level and a fantastic ambassador for Nottingham.
"She has dedicated her career to improving the lives of others, particularly people in this city."
Ian Curryer, who took over her role as chief executive, said: "I had the pleasure of working with Jane for a number of years and I know from personal experience how deserving this award is.
"She achieved a great deal as chief executive of the city council and has left a strong legacy of success on which to build."
Jane has also worked as regional director of the Government Office East Midlands.
She stepped down at the city council after being diagnosed with a benign brain tumour and having a major operation.
