Edinburgh Leisure, the trust that manages sports and leisure facilities on behalf of The City of Edinburgh Council, has named John Comiskey as its new chief executive officer.

Comiskey, who was finance director for Edinburgh Leisure and interim CEO, takes up the permanent role following the resignation earlier this year of Keith Jackson after 12 years at the helm of the organisation.

The appointment also comes three months after the appointment of Dr Charles Winstanley, Chairman of NHS Lothian, to the position of chair of Edinburgh Leisure.