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New head takes over Live Borders at 'pivotal time'

New boss for cash-strapped leisure trust at 'pivotal time' 7 minutes ago Share Save Share Save Live Borders Catriona McAllister will take over at Live Borders in the summer A new chief executive has been announced at a leisure and sport trust in the Borders where consultants have recommended a string of site closures and job cuts. Catriona McAllister will take over the post at Live Borders - which was advertised with an annual salary of up to £99,000 - in the summer. Bill Douglas, who chairs the organisation, said she was joining them at a time of "change, renewal and growth". Ms McAllister said she was excited to take on the role at such a "pivotal time". Live Borders runs a range of leisure, sport and cultural facilities on behalf of Scottish Borders Council (SBC). However, last year it needed £2.5m of additional local authority funding - on top of a £4.8m management fee - to keep services operating. A report by consultants has recommended shutting a number of facilities - including swimming pools and libraries - and cutting more than 50 full-time posts. SBC has promised "robust" consultation over the proposals. 'Challenges and opportunities'