Andrew Kerr

We are thrilled to announce the 10th episode of The Local Government Stories Podcast, featuring a special guest, Andrew Kerr, CEO of Edinburgh Council. Andrew began his career in Leisure Services and has since built an impressive 42-year journey in local government, serving as Chief Executive across four major local councils in North Tyneside, Wiltshire, Cornwall, and currently in Edinburgh. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Andrew is a medal-winning 400m runner who has represented Team GB and Scotland at the international level. He was honoured with an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2021 for his contributions to public services. Throughout his career, Andrew has held various local and national roles. His move to Wiltshire as Chief Executive drew significant media attention as he navigated some challenging political waters with redundancy after only 18 months into the position. He then moved to the Chief Executive role in Cornwall where he faced some unprecedented challenges during politically difficult times. Andrew later took the opportunity as the Chief Executive of diverse Edinburgh, leading through the challenging pandemic period. He has overseen significant events, including the arrangements for the Queen of England's funeral. Today he leads on developing positive relationships with the city’s four universities, engaging with a breadth of partners that make the city a global attraction. Don't miss this insightful episode where Andrew shares his vast experience and unique stories from his distinguished career in local government. Solace website: solace.org.uk  Dedicated podcast site: ⁠⁠⁠https://solace.org.uk/blog/local-government-stories-podcast/⁠⁠⁠ Share on our Socials: @Solace_UK  LinkedIn #LocalGovernmentStories