City College Brighton and Hove has appointed a new principal.

Lynn Thackway will take over from Phil Frier when he retires at the end of August.

Mrs Thackway is currently vice principal at the Barnfield Federation in Luton, which runs a large further education college, academy schools and a studio school.

Robin Morley, the chair of the governing body, said: “I am delighted that the board of corporation unanimously voted to appoint Lynn Thackway as the new chief executive and principal of City College following Phil’s retirement.

“Lynn will bring to the college and the city her wide experience and previous successful track record in Sheffield and Luton in working with students, learners, schools, business and communities.

"She will take forward our ambitious five year business plan to become an outstanding college in all areas by 2015, working in partnership with the schools and businesses from across the city”

The outgoing Principal, Phil Frier, said: “Lynn Thackway comes to City College with a great track record.

"Her experience in management roles at Sheffield and Barnfield Colleges will have given her the background to enable her to be an outstanding Principal.

"Barnfield has a national reputation for innovation and working with its local communities, so I know Lynn will be engaging with the city to make a real difference to people’s lives.”