An interim director has been put in place at an Aberdeen City Council department criticised over the baby ashes scandal earlier this year.
Bernadette Marjoram will take over the role held by Pete Leonard, who was responsible for communities, housing and infrastructure.
His duties included overseeing Hazlehead Crematorium, but a report into the scandal by Dame Elish Angiolini described the practices at the city amenity as “abhorrent”.
It is understood an internal report, shown to councillors in August but then taken back by officials, was heavily critical of Mr Leonard’s department in its handling of the scandal.
Mr Leonard did not attend the council meeting which discussed his department’s conduct.
He has not been back at work since, and is on sick leave.
The authority confirmed that Ms Marjoram had now been appointed to the role of interim director for communities, housing and infrastructure.
Interim Council director installed in wake of baby ashes scandal
