Gareth Barwell

Gareth Barwell is an experienced executive in local government, currently serving as Interim Executive Director of Place at The City of Edinburgh Council since June 2014. Barwell's extensive career includes roles such as Service Director for Operational Services, where responsibilities encompassed a wide range of operational areas including Roads and Transport Infrastructure, Parks and Greenspaces, and Waste Management. Previous positions at West Lothian Council and Doncaster MBC involved managing local environmental services, waste management functions, and leading teams focused on enforcement related to environmental crime. Throughout the career, Barwell has overseen significant workforce management and budgetary responsibilities, demonstrating strong leadership in public service delivery.