The authority said Peter Lewis was sacked from the role following what it called “disappointing” reports into children’s homes and children’s centres.
The council, which is understood to have been paying £318,500 a year in salary and recruitment agency fees for Lewis, said he had left immediately, adding that, as he is not an employee of the council, there will be no pay-off.
Speaking to CYP Now from abroad, Lewis said he was "puzzled" by the announcement, having just a few weeks ago signalled his intention to leave the authority, only to be persuaded to stay on until December to help in the search for a successor.
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