The first phase of the HEED restructure has now been completed following extensive consultations with staff. The restructure has focused on senior and middle Managers and most officers have been into the new posts. Commenting on the departmental restructure Leven Councillor John Millar said: ‘It is right that the Council is always looking at ways of delivering better value for money and improving the quality of our services. I am pleased that the department has now completed phase 1 of the restructure as this will rationalise the management arrangements, reduce costs and place responsibility for the effective management and development of services with service Managers.’  There are still some key posts which need to be filled however the Executive Director, Elaine Melrose is in the process of recruiting suitably qualified staff to fill the vacancies. A breakdown of the new positions is outlined below: