Strategic Director of People (Havering Council)
Havering Council is currently addressing significant pressure on adult social care services, a key area for the Strategic Director of People.
In October 2025, Havering Council's Cabinet discussed significant pressure on adult social care services, which fall under the responsibilities of the Strategic Director of People, a senior management position. A report highlighted the borough's highest rate of unpaid carers in London, complicating the council's ability to meet its statutory obligations.
Funding constraints further challenge the provision of these people-related services, as noted in the discussion. To address these issues, an interim Adults Commissioning Strategy for 2025-26 was presented by Councillor Gillian Ford, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing. No further meetings or decisions regarding the Strategic Director of People role or the specific strategy have been announced in the provided material.
Key facts
- Havering Council's Cabinet discussed pressure on adult social care services on 15 October 2025. Source
- Havering has the highest rate of unpaid carers in London. Source
- An interim Adults Commissioning Strategy for 2025-26 was presented. Source
- Councillor Gillian Ford presented the interim Adults Commissioning Strategy for 2025-26. Source
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