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Website upgrade on Tuesday 23 June

What we are doing to upgrade our website to improve accessibility and security for customers.

Council management

The day to day management of the council and its services is carried out by the Senior Management Team.

Chief Executive

Paul Orders, Chief Executive

Corporate Directors

Reporting to Paul Orders, Chief Executive:

  • ​​Sarah McGill, Corporate Director of People and Communities 
  • Chris Lee, Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer) 

Directors

Reporting to Paul Orders, Chief Executive:

  • Neil Hanratty, Director of Development and Growth
  • Melanie Godfrey, Director of Education and Lifelong Learning 
  • Graham Harris, Director of Frontline Services

People and Communities

Reporting to Sarah McGill, Corporate Director of People and Communities:

  • Suki Bahara-Garrens, Director Childrens Services 
  • Jane Thomas, Director Adults Housing and Communities

Resources

Reporting to Chris Lee, Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer):

  • ​Gareth Newell, Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Transformation
  • Deborah Marles, Director of Governance and Legal Services (Monitoring Officer)

Reporting to Gareth Newell, Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Transformation:

  • ​Isabelle Bignall, Chief Digital Officer