Organisation Structure

Chief Executive's Office

Richard Baker GM MSc
The Chief Executive is the Council’s Head of the Paid Service, Chief Financial Officer and Principal adviser on strategic and policy issues.  The Chief Executive has responsibility for ensuring the efficient, effective and equitable discharge of responsibilities of the Council as detailed in legislation.

Director of Finance

John Balmer
Responsible for Finance, Rates Estimates, Internal Audit & Risk Management, Elections, Payroll,  Procurement, ICT, Digital Transformation, Information Governance,  Freedom of Information Requests & Data Protection, Member Services, Mayor’s Office, Corporate Health and Safety and Resilience, Insurance and Capital Development.
 

Director of Economic Development and Planning

Majella McAlister
Responsible for leading the implementation of the Council’s Economic Development Strategy, prioritising key initiatives which will drive inclusive economic growth along with the physical regeneration of the Borough. The Planning function is well placed in this Directorate which is also responsible for the production of the new Local Development Plan alongside delivering the Council’s Building Control function.

Director of Environmental Services and Sustainability

Michael Laverty
Responsible for Waste, Environmental Health, Fleet Management and Sustainability.

Director of Community and Culture

Ursula Fay

Responsible for Community Planning, Development and Safety, Good Relations, EU Programmes, Arts, Culture, Tourism and Events, Business Support and Administration and Marketing.