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Top Glasgow City Council director has resigned over text messages

Douglas Hutchison resigned after text messages about the council's £100 million budget shortfall raised concerns over political restrictions for council officers, council said.

Summary by Glasgow Times
The Director of Education at Glasgow City Council has quit over concerns about text messages.

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Daily RecordDaily Record
Lean Left

Former South Ayrshire schools boss quits Glasgow City Council role over text row

Douglas Hutchison was found to have sent messages which were deemed enough to 'potentially undermine' Glasgow City Council's budget process.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Glasgow LiveGlasgow Live
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Glasgow City Council education chief stands down after text message row

Dr Douglas Hutchison, who was on a £166,000 a year salary, confirmed he has quit as director of education following the discovery of an exchange with a councillor.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Glasgow TimesGlasgow Times
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Top Glasgow City Council director has resigned over text messages

The Director of Education at Glasgow City Council has quit over concerns about text messages.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
Lean Left

City education chief resigns following discovery of 'undermining' texts

The director of education for Glasgow City Council has resigned following the revelation of a compromising text exchange.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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StvStv

Council's education chief resigns over text messages about budget

Dr Douglas Hutchison resigned with immediate effect on Tuesday after he realised the messages may become public.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
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