Andy Samson – A Widely Respected and Popular Figure
North East Lincolnshire Council has learned with great sadness of the death of Andy Samson, executive director of children’s services.
Councillor Andrew De Freitas, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “Andy was a fine man who was hugely passionate about children’s services. He personally led a remarkable improvement in children’s services in just over two years. He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of working with him.”
Councillor Keith Brookes, deputy leader of the council, said: “Andy made not only a huge contribution to the council but to the local community as well. His efforts to ensure children in this area get the best start in life made an enormous impact.”
Andy, who joined the council in January 2006, was a widely respected and popular figure within the council and the local community. An energetic and hugely committed man, his remarkable achievements in transforming children’s services have included an increase in the number of A-C grade GCSEs; an outstanding adoption report; high performance in social care and the successful establishment of the Children’s Trust, among many others.
The council’s chief executive Tony Hunter said: “Andy’s colleagues at the council are devastated by his death. They remember his larger than life personality, his outstanding ability to inspire his own teams and others, his great enthusiasm and passion for children’s services and his caring nature. Our condolences go out to his wife Barbara and their family
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