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Departmental Structure

Council Management Team

Chief Executive


 David
David Anderson
Chief Executive

Executive Directors


 Harry Garland
Harry Garland
Executive Director of Children and Community
 Eileen Howat
Eileen Howat
Executive Director of Corporate Services
 Lesley Bloomer
Lesley Bloomer
Executive Director of Development and Environment

Children and Community


 Hugh Carswell
Hugh Carswell
Head of Children's Services
 Kenny Leinster
Kenny Leinster
Head of Community Care and Housing
 Jill Cronin
Jill Cronin
Head of Community Development (Acting)
 Margo Williamson
Margo Williamson
Head of Curriculum and Service Improvement
 Brian McInroy
Brian McInroy
Head of Service and School Management

Corporate Policy and Communications


 Claire Monaghan
Claire Monaghan
Head of Policy, Performance and Communication

Corporate Services


 David Alexander
David Alexander
Head of Corporate Resources
 Kate O
Kate O'Hagan
Head of HR and Organisational Development
 Valerie Andrews
Valerie Andrews
Head of Legal and Administration

Development and Environment


 Mike Newall
Mike Newall
Head of Planning and Enterprise
 Jim McQuillan
Jim McQuillan
Head of Property and Neighbourhood Services
 Customer and Community Services
Customer and Community Services
Head of Customer and Community Services

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