CORPORATE director Maggie Rae has left Wiltshire Council it can be confirmed this afternoon.

She had been absent from her role for the last three months after apparently being signed off work with stress-related issues.

Mrs Rae, 60, was responsible for services delivering adult social care and public health together with responsibility for housing, communities and public protection.

She was also the director of Wiltshire Public Health and works with GPs on public health issues.

Wiltshire Council said: "We can confirm that Mrs Maggie Rae is leaving her employment as corporate director with the council with effect from 30 September 2016.

"The council wishes Mrs Rae well for the future.”