Our Corporate Leadership Team of chief officers and senior managers meets weekly to develop policy issues in line with the Council's aims, objectives and priorities and to discuss key issues.
The Corporate Leadership Team, led by the Chief Executive, also considers other internal control issues, including risk management, performance management, compliance, efficiency and value for money, and financial management.
Chief Executive
Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson, Chief Executive, is Head of Paid Service and has overall responsibility for all Services and areas of work.
The Chief Executive advises Members on policy at a strategic level and ensures their decisions are converted into action.
He is the key link between Members and Officers, taking responsibility for organisational development, major strategic partnerships, governance and resources, together with supporting front line services.
Paul ensures the Council is fit for purpose and gives line management support to Service Directors, supporting:
- Director of Resources and S151 Officer
- Director of Corporate and Customer Services
- Director of Place and Economy
- Director of Community and Environmental Services
- Director of Housing
- The Human Resources Manager also reports directly to the Chief Executive.
Service Directors
Service Directors are the operational leads for their areas and take full responsibility for delivery of their services. The Chief Executive offers personal support and advice to the Service Directors and with them develops policy areas and the direction of travel for their service areas.
Karen Henriksen
Karen Henriksen is Director of Resources and has statutory duties as the Council's appointed Chief Financial (Section 151) Officer. Her responsibilities include:
- Financial Services
- Audit
- Revenues and Benefits
Caroline Leatherday
Caroline Leatherday is Director of Governance and Corporate Services. Her responsibilities include:
- Democratic and Electoral Services
- Legal
- Customer Service
- Business Support unit
- FOI
- Procurement
- Data Protection
- Communications
Steve Capes
Steve Capes is Director of Place and Economy. His responsibilities include:
- Economic Development
- Regeneration and Place
- Development Management
- Planning Policy
- Building Control(outsourced)
- Licensing
- Environmental Health
Director of Housing (vacant). Responsibilities include:
- Housing
- Strategic Housing
- Home options
- Homelessness
- Travellers
Ashley Watts
Ashley Watts is Director of Community and Environmental Services. His responsibilities include:
- Waste and Recycling
- Clean and Green
- Bakewell Market
- Fleet and Transport
- Events
- Community Engagement
- Sports Development
- Emergency planning
- Corporate Health and Safety
- Estates and Facilities
- Property
Debbie Howman
Debbie Howman is Director of Corporate Projects and Performance. Her responsibilities include:
- Corporate projects
- Digital Transformation
- Climate change
- ICT contract management
- Risk Management
