The council has entered into a joint arrangement with Cheshire West and Chester, which will see its strategic director of children’s services, Gerald Meehan, take on the role of joint strategic director for both councils as of 21 March.
John Stephens, currently director of children’s services at Cheshire West and Chester, will become deputy director of the new joint service, with responsibility for education across the authorities.
Halton’s divisional manager for safeguarding is also set to take up the role of joint safeguarding unit manager at both councils.
The councils will retain separate political boundaries and accountabilities, as well as separate management teams.
However, the authorities believe the move will allow them to share expertise and skills, while improving value for money.
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