
Kate Blakemore
Chief Executive
Reports to the Leader of the Council
Email: kate.blakemore@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Responsibilities:
- head of paid service
- strategic direction & partnerships
- leadership & overall performance
- external relationships
- democracy
- environment & planning
- regeneration, housing & place
- returning officer

Michelle Drewery
Deputy Chief Executive
Reports to the Chief Executive
Email: michelle.drewery@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Responsibilities:
- section 151 officer
- treasury management
- transformation & change

Mark Parkinson
Chief Operating Officer
Reports to the Chief Executive
Email: mark.parkinson@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Responsibilities:
- operations & commercial
- health, wellbeing & public protection
- leisure & culture
- property & projects

Emma Hodds
Chief of Staff
Reports to the Chief Executive
Email: emma.hodds@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Responsibilities:
- monitoring officer
- corporate governance
- legal
- civics
- licensing
- procurement
- democratic & electoral services