Chairs and secretaries
Every year the region appoints a chair, secretary and vice chair to represent the Central region at APSE’s National Council.
APSE Central Regional Representatives for 2026/27
Chair: Cllr Mark Pengelly – North Northamptonshire Council
Vice Chair: Cllr John Clarke MBE – Gedling Borough Council
Secretary: Ross Cook – Telford & Wrekin Borough Council
National Council Representatives:
Cllr Ndukwe Onuoha – Derby City Council
Laura Williams – Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Tim Lewis – Wychavon District Council
Mark Jenkinson – South Staffordshire District Council (substitute member)
Financial Advisor: Cllr Angela Archer – South Derbyshire District Council
Promoting excellence in public services
APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.
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