Role

Executive Director Children's Services

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Redbridge Council has delegated authority to its Executive Director Children's Services to expand a regional fostering recruitment service.

Redbridge Council's Executive Director Children's Services has been delegated authority to progress the expansion of a regional fostering recruitment service, following a Cabinet decision in July 2026. This service, which Redbridge Council continues to participate in, aims to boost the number of foster carers across the borough, with Waltham Forest continuing as the lead authority.

The Executive Director Children's Services is a senior management position within Redbridge Council, responsible for overseeing children's services and progressing arrangements related to fostering recruitment and regionalisation.

Key facts

  1. Redbridge Council's Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director Children's Services in July 2026. Source
  2. Redbridge Council continues participation in a regional fostering recruitment service. Source
  3. Waltham Forest continues as the lead authority for the regional fostering service. Source
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