Peterborough City Council's director of legal and governance has resigned just over one year since taking up the significant role. Neil McArthur is an experienced lawyer who joined Peterborough City Council in June 2024.

His role as the legal chief and monitoring officer, which has a salary range of £120,000 to £125,000 a year, involves reporting on matters believed to be illegal or amounting to maladministration, as well as being responsible for matters relating to the conduct of councillors and officers, and the operation of the council's constitution.

He also leads on electoral services, democratic and constitutional services, and information governance.

Upon his appointment last year, Mr McArthur said: "I am looking forward to joining the team and to working with colleagues to bui

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