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The Chief Executive of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. 

 

Anthony May DL, who was Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire County Council before taking up his post at NUH in September 2022, has been recognised for his services to local government. 

 

An OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) is awarded to individuals who have made major contributions at a local level, or whose work has gained a national profile. It is the second highest ranking Order of the British Empire award behind the rank of commander (CBE).

 

Anthony said: “I am humbled to have been awarded an OBE for my work in local government. I want to dedicate this honour to all those who work in local government, serving their communities, day in day out.

 

“My focus now is on my new job at NUH, but I am proud of my career in local government, and sincerely grateful to those colleagues who took the time and trouble to nominate me.”

 

Anthony was one of the longest-serving chief executives of Nottinghamshire County Council and was responsible for the council’s £1.1 billion budget and 18,000 staff. Prior to leading the council, Anthony was the Corporate Director for Children, Families and Cultural Services and Deputy Chief Executive.

 

For three years Anthony chaired the Midlands Engine Operating Board – a partnership making the case for investment to drive economic growth and boost productivity in the region.

 

In 2018, Anthony was named as the Chair of the Association of County Council Chief Executives – an organisation that brings together the Chief Executives of over 30 large English upper tier and unitary authorities.

 

Cllr Ben Bradley, MP said: “As leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, it was an honour to work alongside Anthony and I can’t think of anyone in local government more deserving to receive such an honour. Anthony has given decades of public service to communities across Nottinghamshire which has rightly been recognised.

 

“It’s a testament to him that he has built such solid relationships and networks across major institutions in the county that he was able to step into an NHS role at the highest level, which is incredibly rare for someone who has not had a background in the sector.

 

“I’m sure I speak on behalf of everyone at Nottinghamshire County Council in congratulating Anthony on this richly deserved award.”

 

In his current role as Chief Executive of NUH, Anthony leads one of the biggest and busiest hospital Trusts in the country and the biggest employer in Nottinghamshire, employing more than 18,000 people.

 

Nick Carver OBE, Chair of NUH, said: “Anyone who has worked with Anthony will know of his commitment to public service and this award is rightful recognition of his leadership and commitment to the communities of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The same dedication that he showed during his time in local government is clearly evident here at NUH.” 

 

Earlier this year, Anthony was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire by the Lord Lieutenant Sir John Peace. As one of 53 Deputy Lieutenants, he serves the communities of Nottinghamshire, helping the Lord Lieutenant in his role as The King’s representative.