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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

Dr Ita O’Donovan, retiring chief executive of Haringey, argues that, despite the Baby Peter case, the council has continued to provide good services.

Last week, Haringey LBC announced that current Luton Council chief executive, Kevin Crompton, would be its next chief executive, taking over from Dr Ita O'Donovan, who is retiring. Here she argues that, despite the controversy over its handling of the Baby Peter case last year, the council has continued to provide good services.

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