Chief Executive & Senior Leadership Team
Our Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, like all staff employed by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, work equally across both Councils.
Arthur Charvonia, Chief Executive
Phone the Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive (and Council Leaders), Deborah Largent, on 01473 296335
Kathy Nixon, Deputy Chief Executive
Phone Kathy's Executive Support Officer, Michelle Markwell on 01449 724640
Deborah Fenton, Director of Housing
Phone Deborah's Executive Support Officer, Keeley Whitlock on 01449 724588
Deborah is responsible for:
- Tenant Services
- Housing Solutions
- Assets and Investments
- Housing Transformation
Emily Atack, Director of Property, Development and Regeneration
Phone Emily's Executive Personal Assistant, Sarah Ford on 01449 724656
Emily is responsible for:
- The Councils' Companies
- Strategic Property
- Democratic Services
- Regeneration and Capital Projects
Mark Emms, Director of Operations and Climate Change
Phone Mark's Executive Support Officer, Keeley Whitlock on 01449 724588
Mark is responsible for:
- Recycling, Waste and Fleet
- Public Realm and Parking Services
- Public Protection
- Health and Safety
- Climate Change
Melissa Evans, Director of Finance and Procurement
Phone Melissa's Executive Support Officer, Tina Taylor: 01449 724810
Melissa holds the statutory position of Chief Finance Officer (Section 151 Officer) and is responsible for:
- Finance
- Commissioning and Procurement
- Business Rates and Council Tax
- Housing Benefit and the Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Tom Barker, Director of Planning and Building Control
Phone Tom's Executive Assistant Jacqui Kiewiet on 01449 724888
Tom is responsible for:
- Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Building Control
- Electoral Services and Land Charges
Sara Wilcock, Director of Corporate Services
Phone Sara's Executive Support Officer, Tina Taylor on 01449 724810
Sara is responsible for:
- Customer Experience
- ICT and Programme Management
- Strategic Policy, Performance, Insight and Risk
- Communications and Engagement
- Internal Audit
Di Robinson, Director of Sustainable Communities and Economy
Phone Di's Executive Support Officer, Michelle Markwell on 01449 724640
Di is responsible for:
- Communities
- Economy and Business