Chief officers

Chief Executive – Becky Shaw
The Council's main advisor on overall policy and responsible for all the work we carry out.
Assistant Chief Executive – Philip Baker
The Council’s Solicitor and Monitoring Officer with responsibility for leading Governance Services
Chief Operating Officer - Ros Parker
Leads Business Services and supports Council directors to manage resources and improve performance and standards
Director of Adult Social Care and Health - Mark Stainton
Responsible for social care services for adults, older people, and people with mental health issues, learning and physical disabilities, or at risk of abuse
Director of Communities, Economy and Transport – Rupert Clubb
Responsible for our highway network, community services, local development and urban and rural natural environments
Director of Children's Services – Alison Jeffery
Responsible for children’s social services, school improvement and childcare