Abi Gbago is the Executive Director Children and Education for Bristol City Council. Abi has worked in leadership roles across council services, such as Children’s Joint Health Commissioning, Children’s Services, Policy and Strategy, Transformation, Housing, Community Safety and most recently was the Strategic Director for Inclusive Growth for a London borough. Abi’s passion is to see councils work effectively with partners to delivery true whole system operating models, to improve outcomes for communities especially disadvantaged communities. Abi believes a well-run council, not only provides excellent front line services, but builds resilience within the places we serve.