Rossendale Borough Council Structure 

The management team are responsible for the day to day management of council services.

Senior officer declarations

Whilst the Localism Act 2011 Chapter 7 only requires Local Authorities to publish elected members interests online, we have provided senior officers' declarations below:

Chief Executive - Rob Huntington

Rob joined the Council in April 2023 as the Chief Executive.

  • No declarations

Director of Economic Development - David Smurthwaite

David joined the Council in February 2023 as the Director of Economic Development. 

  • No declarations

Head of Finance / S151 Officer - Karen Spencer

Karen joined the Council in March 2020 as the Head of Finance, she has responsibility for managing the Council’s finances. Karen is a Rossendale resident and has over 30 years experience in financial management, working in both the public and private sector. She worked at Preston City Council for the 15 years prior to joining this Council.

  • No declarations

Head of Legal - Clare Birtwistle

Clare has worked for the Council since November 2001 and is the Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer responsible for Legal Services, Elections, Committee and Member Services and Local Land Charges. She has been a lawyer for over 26 years both in the public and private sector. As Monitoring Officer she is responsible for ensuring that the Council, its officers and councillors maintain the highest standard of conduct in all they do.  

  • No declarations

Head of People and Policy - Clare Law

Clare has worked for the council since September 1998 and is currently employed as the Head of People and Policy.   She is responsible for managing the council’s organisational development and corporate support functions including HR, payroll and pensions, policy and performance, communications, admin support, health and safety, emergency planning and business continuity. She has over 6 years senior management experience, chartered member of the CIPD and plays an active role with partners across Lancashire.

  • No declarations

Head of Environmental Services

Andy has worked for the Council since March 2023 and is our Head of Environmental Services.  He is responsible for Waste and Recycling, Green Spaces, Cemetries, Fleet & Logistics Maintenance and our Public Protection Unit (incorporating Environmental Health, Licencing, Anti-Social Behaviour and Community Safety).  He has over 25 years Senior Management experience in the Public and Voluntary Sector

 

 

 

 

Committee and Member Services