Harrogate Borough Council

 
 

Department of Corporate Policy & Improvement

In order for the council to achieve significant improvement it has established this new department under a major restructure, which took place on 1 April 2005.

Under the leadership of Simon Johnson, the department will develop and assist the authority to deliver an agreed Improvement Plan and will operate as an internal consultancy resource for the council.

It will not provide direct services to the public but it will lead the development and implementation of corporate management systems and major change initiatives to ensure that the council operates effectively and efficiently.

As well as providing advice and support for councillors and staff, the department will also be responsible for:

Business Continuity Advice

Civil contingencies

Communications and the media

Community engagement

Governance

Overview and scrutiny

Partnerships

Policy and performance

Voluntary & Community Sector Support

Read more about the Department of Corporate Policy & Improvement's main
objectives  

The department is based at the main Council Offices, Crescent Gardens, Harrogate.

Assistant Chief Executive

Simon Johnson
Assistant Chief Executive
Department of Corporate Policy & Improvement
Council Offices, Crescent Gardens
Harrogate HG1 2SG
Tel: 01423 500600
Fax: 01423 556140

Harrogate Borough Council, Council Offices, Crescent Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2SG, Tel: (01423) 500600