The new CEO of Bolton’s biggest housing group has stepped into her new role with a new year message.

In August last year, Bolton At Home’s CEO Jon Lord stepped down after 13 years, as successor Noel Sharpe takes over.

Noel first joined the organisation in 2015 and has held senior leadership positions for over 15 years with housing providers also including Halton Housing and Great Places Housing Group.

The Bolton News:

She said: “Like everyone else in the organisation I owe Jon a huge debt of gratitude.

“He’s been an inspirational leader and we’re sad to see him go.

“Bolton at Home wouldn’t be where it is today if it wasn’t for Jon’s dedication to doing the right thing by its tenants.

“I, along with the rest of the organisation would like to thank him and wish him every happiness in his well-earned retirement.”

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As well as being part of the executive management team, Noel is also a trustee of Bolton Lads and Girls Club and chairs the Economic Prosperity Group, which is part of the 2030 Bolton Vision steering group.

Bolton Vision is a local partnership that brings together senior leaders from the voluntary, community and faith sector, the private sector, the university, college and schools, health, emergency services and the council.