Paul Satoor, Chief Executive of Herefordshire Council said:

"Tina joined Herefordshire in July 2024 and has made an outstanding contribution to the council and to children and families in the county. She arrived at an important point in our Children’s Services improvement journey and brought enormous experience, determination and leadership to the organisation, helping to drive forward significant improvements and build strong foundations for the future.

"Tina will leave a lasting legacy, with a strong and committed workforce, an experienced leadership team and a clear direction for the continued high quality services."

Cllr Jonathan Lester, Leader of Herefordshire Council, said:

"Improving children’s services has been one of the council’s highest priorities, and Tina has played a key role in that journey. The progress culminated in Ofsted judging our services Good overall, with Outstanding leadership. I want to thank Tina for the leadership, commitment and determination she has brought to Herefordshire and for the difference she has helped make for children and families across the county. The strong team she leaves behind will continue that journey."

Tina will remain with Herefordshire until the end of January, providing continuity of leadership while the process to appoint a successor takes place.