The Leader of the Council approved the creation of two permanent senior management posts: Director of Law and Governance and Director of Climate Change and Environment. This decision, made on 08/07/2026, will enable the deletion of three existing senior management posts, resulting in a net reduction to senior management costs. The Appointments Committee will select a candidate for Director of Law and Governance, and the Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure will lead the recruitment for Director of Climate Change and Environment.