Colleagues have stepped in to take the place of a long-standing councillor in East Lothian who has taken a leave of absence.
Cabinet spokesperson for housing and community, Councillor Jim Goodfellow had to take a step back from his role late last year following illness.
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A virtual meeting of elected members this week agreed to appoint two councillors to his role on the Labour administration's cabinet on a temporary basis.
And they sent their best wishes to Mr Goodfellow who has represented North Berwick Coastal ward for ten years.
A resident of North Berwick for more than 30 years and former chairperson of the community council, Mr Goodfellow was Principal Teacher of Chemistry at North Berwick High School before taking early retirement.
He has already announced his plans to step down from his councillor post at the local authority elections in May.
Council leader Norman Hampshire said: "Councillor Goodfellow took ill just before Christmas and is now recovering at home.
"Colleagues across the political groups have expressed their best wishes to Jim for a full recovery.”
During the virtual meeting of the council Councillor Andy Forrest was appointed cabinet spokesperson for housing and Councillor Colin McGinn was appointed cabinet spokesperson for community well-being.
SNP group leader Councillor Stuart Currie wished them well in their new post as well as sending good wishes to Councillor Goodfellow.
He said: "I want to wish Councillor Goodfellow a speedy recovery. Having done both these jobs in the past I know it is a huge responsibility."
East Lothian Provost John McMillan said: "I am sure the good wishes which have been passed on to his wife, family and him are well received."
