Paul Najsarek
Lead inspector for the 2026 Best Value inspection of Bedford Borough Council.
By 2026, Paul Najsarek had spent more than 30 years in public service, including six years leading Ealing Council.
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UK Local Elections 2026Background
Paul Najsarek is a local government leader and inspector with more than 30 years of public service experience. He spent almost a decade as a council chief executive, including six years leading Ealing Council. He later served as interim Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, examining complaints about councils and care providers.
Najsarek has combined senior management with external scrutiny roles. He led the Best Value inspection of Warrington Borough Council and was appointed to lead the corresponding inspection of Bedford Borough Council in February 2026. The Bedford team examined governance, finance and service delivery before recommending external intervention. He also serves as a non-executive director of NHS South East London Integrated Care Board.
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