Strategy, People and Resources Directorate

The Strategy, People & Resources Directorate is one of two new directorates which will replace our current operating structure by 1 April 2024.

Director - Clare Mailer

Clare has strategic oversight for delivery of our the tackling poverty and working in partnership with communities priorities in our Corporate Plan 2022/23 to 2027/28.

Lisa Simpson - Strategic Lead - Legal & Governance

Responsible for:

• Giving advice to ensure that the Council acts legally
• Attending courts and tribunals on behalf of the Council
• Operating the Licensing Board
• Information compliance / Freedom of Information and Data Protection
• Supporting the Council's corporate governance arrangements
• Managing the corporate complaints system
• Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages
• Elected Member Support & Development
• Civic Services & Provost Support
• Support for Council's Decision-making Processes
• Internal Audit
• Risk Management