Shake-up turns sour: party and managerial politics have poisoned the atmosphere in the top social services jobs in Hillingdon

The London borough of Hillingdon has been beset by problems since the 1980s and a succession of reviews and restructuring of the social services. The borough does not currently have a social service chief and is currently being run by two new assistant directors. The new Labour administration is committed to restoring confidence and stability, and council leader Chris Rogers has long term plans to increase front line staff in social services.