John is the Council's Director of Adult Social Services and Housing, a portfolio that includes responsibility for both commissioning and providing services to meet the needs of Redbridge residents.

A social worker by profession, John has worked in local government for 31 years, the last 25 in Redbridge. The 25 years in Redbridge has been split between Children and Families Services (13yrs) and Adult Social Services (12yrs).

John is committed to providing quality services in partnership with service users and actively promotes strong partnership working across the various statutory bodies and social care providers. John believes that putting people at the heart of their service planning is the key to real and active engagement.

As the London Director of Adult Social Services lead for End of Life Care it means that his Champion role is an active one and compliments his passion for ensuring that Dignity in Care underpins quality service delivery and positive outcomes.