Tomlin, who replaces Bernie Enright after his retirement, arrives from Stoke-on-Trent City Council where he worked as corporate director of adult social care & all age commissioning.

He said: ‘I see this job as one of enabling and facilitating – getting the best possible outcome for the people that we serve. We often need to look no further than the communities we serve to find new ideas and innovation and I want to bring that ethos to my new position in Manchester. 

‘As a still qualified and registered social worker myself I know first-hand just how vital the job of the care sector is, and I want to ensure that Manchester can continue to deliver an excellent standard of care for the people who rely on us.'

Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: ‘Our Adults Directorate is one of the most far-reaching as well as one of the most important directorates operating in Manchester City Council. Day after day our social care staff are in our communities making a huge difference to the residents who need support to enable them to live independent lives. 

‘Since 2017 we have been on a significant journey to improve our services for adults in the city and to bring together new and better ways of working between health and social care.  The skills and experience that Peter is bringing to this role will be invaluable in helping lead Manchester into the next chapter of our journey to deliver some of the best services in the country.'