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Council structure

North Somerset Council is made up and run by a combination of elected officials and permanent staff.

We have 61 elected councillors representing the district's 36 wards ensuring your views are reflected in the council's priorities, decisions and services.

Out of these, eight councillors make up the modern cabinet-style Executive which takes the majority of the council's decisions.

Our day-to-day services are carried out by our various staff or officers who are organised around the following five directorates:

  • Development and Environment (D&E)
  • Adult Social Services and Housing (ASS&H)
  • Children and Young People's Services (CYPS)
  • Finance and Resources (F&R)
  • Corporate Services Unit (CSU)

Our Chief Executive Officer has overall responsibility for managing the council and as part of the Corporate Management Team (CMT) helps deliver our vision, aims and priorities set out in our Corporate Plan.

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