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Executive Leadership Team

Kate Blakemore

Chief Executive

Reports to the Leader of the Council.

Email: kate.blakemore@west-norfolk.gov.uk

Responsibilities:

  • Communications
  • Democracy
  • External Relationships
  • Head of Paid Service
  • Leadership & Overall Performance
  • Returning Officer
  • Strategic Direction & Partnerships
Kate blakemore smt

Michelle Drewery

Deputy Chief Executive

Reports to the Chief Executive.

Email: michelle.drewery@west-norfolk.gov.uk

Responsibilities:

  • Environment & Planning
  • Procurement
  • Property
  • Section 151 Officer
  • Treasury Management
Michelle drewery

Emma Kavanagh

Chief Operating Officer

Reports to the Chief Executive.

Email: emma.kavanagh@west-norfolk.gov.uk

Responsibilities:

  • Leisure & Culture
  • Operations & Commercial
  • Regeneration, Housing & Place
Emma kavanagh april 2026

Emma Hodds

Chief of Staff

Reports to the Chief Executive

Email: emma.hodds@west-norfolk.gov.uk

Responsibilities:

  • Civics
  • Corporate Governance
  • Democratic & Electoral Services
  • Health, Wellbeing & Public Protection
  • Legal
  • Licensing
  • Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
  • Monitoring Officer
Mark parkinson