New Director of Adults and Health appointed at West Sussex County Council

Monday, 7 March 2022 06:00

West Sussex County Council has announced a new Director of Adults and Health, Alan Sinclair.

The work of the Director of Adults and Health brings together key services across the organisation.

Alan is currently the Executive Director of People (Adults) at Slough Borough Council and will be joining West Sussex County Council on 23 May.

West Sussex County Council Chief Executive, Becky Shaw said: “From his work at Slough Borough Council and Oxfordshire City Council, Alan is bringing with him a wealth of experience across all aspects of adult social care, partnership working, particularly with the NHS and with people who use our services and delivering improvement programmes.

“Alan will be a huge asset to us leading the department, working closely with Members and as a member of our Executive Leadership Team, and I am delighted we have been able to welcome him to West Sussex.”

Alan Sinclair said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the team at West Sussex County Council and I’m looking forward to working with colleagues and Members to further develop the good work taking place in Adults Services and Public Health.”

Alan Sinclair will take on the role from the current Director Adult and Health, Keith Hinkley, who will retire from West Sussex County Council at the end of May.

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