TWO senior posts have been filled at Teesdale District Council.

Susan Reay has been appointed as director of corporate services and Mark Ladyman, director of community services.

Both have extensive local government experience. Ms Reay started her career in information communications and technology before working in customer services. Mr Ladyman worked in leisure management before becoming involved in environmental services.

Ms Reay leaves Hambleton District Council to join the Teesdale authority on June 9. Mr Ladyman was previously employed by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.