‘Not the right person for the job’: Opposition reacts to change at top

Opposition councillors have responded to the change at the helm of Angus council.

SNP group leader and Forfar and District SNP councillor Lynne Devine said: “We have been aware of the rumours circulating about this for some time, but we have had no contact from the administration, so there is uncertainty about what is actually going on.

“What is clear, however, is that this is yet another example of a chaotic and disorganised council administration.

“Unfortunately, this move simply confirms what we have been experiencing in the council chamber – that this administration is embarrassing.

“We all know that the council is facing financial challenges, but the fact is that this debacle is not doing the council any good whatsoever,” she added

Carnoustie and District Independent councillor Brian Boyd said: “What the council does not need is uncertainty of this type.

“As I have always said, the role should go to the right people in the right jobs, but under the leadership of Councillor Myles, what we have been seeing has been jobs for the boys.

“I welcome the fact that a reshuffle may be on the cards, and this is an opportunity to try and get the right people in the right jobs. After all, it is in the best interests of the people of Angus that allocated posts reflect the skill and experience of the holder.

“Mr Myles was not the right person for the job of leader”.

Mr Boyd added: “I believe that the administration has simply been tarred as the old Angus Alliance because of the same leadership, when what Angus really needed was a fresh approach.

“We are living and working in financially challenging times, and I think it is absolutely vital that with this in mind, we look at the pool of talent and appoint people accordingly.

“The new leader must come with new, fresh ideas and I will lend my support to positive, constructive projects that benefit Angus,” he added.