Group Managers

The Group Managers work closely with the Chief Executive, Corporate Director and elected Members to:

  • develop and implement the Corporate Plan, Community Strategy and the Medium Term Financial Plan
  • secure the delivery of excellent services within the Groups for which they have a responsibility, as agreed and, from time to time, varied by the council
  • develop and maintain positive relationships and partnerships both within and external to the council, in order to achieve these objectives  

Steve Watts - Environment and Community

Steve WattsResponsible for:

  • Community Liaison
  • Climate Change
  • Development Control
  • Building Control
  • Parks & Open Spaces
  • Parking of Vehicles
  • Waste Management
  • Street Cleaning
  • Litter Collection
  • Harbours
  • Public Conveniences
  • Land Drainage/Coast Protection
  • Community Safety

View Environment and Community staff structure chart 

Contact
Steve Watts
swatts@westsomerset.gov.uk
01643 703704

Graham Carne - Resources

Graham CarneResponsible for:

  • Finance (Section 151)
  • I.T. Services
  • Internal Audit
  • Access to Services (Customer)
  • Local Taxation
  • Benefits
  • Debt Recovery

View Resources staff structure chart

Contact
Graham Carne
gcarne@westsomerset.gov.uk
01643 703704

Ian Timms - Housing and Economy

Ian TimmsResponsible for:

  • Housing (Enabling, Options, Strategy)
  • Private Sector Housing
  • Local Development Framework (LDF)
  • Environmental Health
  • Licensing
  • Civil Contingencies
  • Economic Regeneration and Tourism

View Housing and Economy staff structure chart 

Contact
Ian Timms
itimms@westsomerset.gov.uk
01643 703704