Divisional managers
Around 680 people work for the Council, making us one of the
borough's biggest employers. The workforce is split into nine
divisions with specific areas of responsibility. The Divisional
Managers, together with the Chief Executive and the Deputy Chief
Executive, form the Council's senior management structure.
Chief Executive: Bill Taylor
Email: bill.taylor@westlancs.gov.uk
Deputy Chief Executive: Les Abernethy
Email: les.abernethy@westlancs.gov.uk
Divisional managers and responsibilities
Council Secretary and Solicitor - Gill Rowe
Email: gill.rowe@westlancs.gov.uk
Legal matters, Cabinet and committee administration, civic support,
land charges, administration, election
services, accountancy, treasury management, audit, insurance
and risk management.
Assistant Chief Executive - Kim Webber
Email: kim.webber@westlancs.gov.uk
Corporate policies, public relations, consultation, IT
services, the customer contact centre, council tax,
benefits, cashiers, creditors, salaries and wages, and travel
concessions.
Executive Manager Housing and Property Maintenance - Bob
Livermore
Email: bob.livermore@westlancs.gov.uk
Management and maintenance of the Council's housing stock,
maintenance of corporate buildings, securing decent, affordable and
safe public and private sector housing for local people.
Executive Manager Community Services - David Tilleray
Email: david.tilleray@westlancs.gov.uk
Food safety, health and safety enforcement, pollution control,
public health, licensing, pest control, dog control, health
promotion, animal welfare, management of sports and leisure
facilities, arts and cultural events, Chapel Gallery,
community centres, playgrounds, outdoor recreation, countryside
sites, emergency planning, community safety, technical services,
Ormskirk Market and parking.
Executive Manager Human Resources - Clive Walsh
Email: clive.walsh@westlancs.gov.uk
Employment policies and training services.
Executive Manager Regeneration and Estates - Jayne Traverse
Email: jayne.traverse@westlancs.gov.uk
Regeneration and economic development, management of the Council's
commercial property portfolio and external funding.
Executive Manager Planning (Acting) - John Harrison
Planning policy, planning control, building control, heritage
and environment.
Email. john.harrison@westlancs.gov.uk
Executive Manager Street Scene - Graham Concannon
Email: graham.concannon@westlancs.gov.uk
Transport, refuse collection, recycling, street cleaning and
grounds maintenance.