Liberal Democrats have hit back at claims by Haringey Council that the departure of the Assistant Director of Children’s Services is part of areorganisation of the Council.

Just days before the resignation, the Council at its Annual Meeting voted through the existing structure as part of Haringey Council’s constitution (see part K.5 management structure/ social services directorate, page 12) which clearly shows the existing officer structure.

Liberal Democrat Social Services spokesperson, Ron Aitken comments:

“No hint was given before the Council’s Annual Meeting that any change in the structure in the department was contemplated. Indeed this would be the sixth or seventh restructuring since the 1980s and it can only be damaging to staff morale.”