Meet the Board
Our Board is responsible for providing strategic direction for and champions the Partnership. It ensures the effective and equitable delivery of coastal management services across the Partnership area, agrees the overall work programme, and facilitates appropriates resources. The Board does not have decision making powers; it makes recommendations to each partner authority.
Cllr Harry Blathwayt
CPE Chair 2024-25,
Portfolio Holder for Coast
North Norfolk District Council
Cllr Noel Galer
East Flegg Ward Councillor
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Cllr Kay Yule
Cabinet Member for
Planning and Coastal Management
East Suffolk Council
Cllr Callum Ringer
Portfolio Holder for IT,
Environmental & Waste Services
North Norfolk District Council
Cllr Paul Wells
Cabinet Member for Environment & Sustainability, Waste & Licensing
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Cllr David Beavan
Cabinet Member for Housing
East Suffolk Council
Operational Officer Group
Our Operational Officer Group (OOG) provides operational guidance and considers staffing matters. The OOG supports the functions of the Board.
Nick Khan
Strategic Director
East Suffolk Council
Steve Blatch
Chief Executive
North Norfolk District Council
Natasha Hayes
Executive Director - Place
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Philip Ridley
Head of Planning and
Coastal Management
East Suffolk Council
Martyn Fulcher
Director for Place and Climate Change
North Norfolk District Council
Michael Horton
Head of Property and Asset Management
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
