Resources

The Corporate Director of Resources is Paul Darby.

Resources management structure (PDF, 232 KB)

This covers:

• corporate finance
• financial services
• people and talent management services
• information communication technology services (ICT)
• Internal audit, risk and corporate fraud

Resources has responsibility for producing the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP). This three-year plan, ensures that the appropriate resources are allocated to deliver our priorities and that efficiencies can be made through forward planning.  

Resources has responsibility for delivering key services. Our front-facing services include:

• collecting council tax and business rates
• payment of housing and council tax benefits
• the registration of births, deaths and marriages

There are statutory roles within Resources including:

• Section 151 Officer to administer our financial affairs

The services provided to staff include:

• support to county councillors
• payroll
• financial accounting
• staff development programmes

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