SCOTTISH Borders Council (SBC) has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

Netta Meadows will take on the role from March 22, 2021, with her appointment set to be confirmed at a full council meeting on Thursday (December 17).

Ms Meadows will move to SBC from her role as director for service delivery at South Somerset District Council.

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When the council was carrying out the recruitment process, a job advert showed the role came with a wage of between £128,405 - £131,156.

Ms Meadows will replace former council chief executive Tracey Logan, who retired in September.

Previously, Ms Meadows has also held director roles at Bristol City Council, working across strategic commissioning, commercial relations, social care and neighbourhood services.

Regarding her appointment, Ms Meadows said: “I am absolutely thrilled to be appointed into this role and am excited to start work with Scottish Borders Council early next year.

“I am looking forward to immersing myself into the region, and to working with members, partners, communities and colleagues to shape and steer the challenges that lie ahead.”

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Council leader Shona Haslam said: "We are delighted to announce the appointment of Netta Meadows as our new chief executive.

“Her passion for local government shone through in the interview process. She has excellent experience at a senior level in this sector and established herself as the outstanding candidate in an incredibly strong field.

“We face many challenges at the moment including COVID-19 and financial pressures, but there are also a number of opportunities for the council.

“I strongly believe Netta is the right person to lead us into the future and ensure SBC continues to thrive as an organisation, with our communities and people at the heart of everything we do.”

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