Chairman of the Council

The roles and responsibilities of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Council and their contact details.

About the Chairman

The main responsibilities of the Chairman of the Council include upholding the constitution of the county council, principally through presiding over meetings of the council.

A large part of the Chairman's role is to represent the county council at civic and ceremonial events, promote the County, encourage greater partnership working, and act as an ambassador and champion for Suffolk.

The Chairman is neutral and non-executive Civic Head for the county council.

Chairman of the Council

Councillor Liz Harsant

Term of Office: 23 May 2024 to 22 May 2025

Contacting the Chairman of the Council

Chairman's Office: 01473 264004 (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Chairman's Assistant: Sue Bennitt

Email: chairman@suffolk.gov.uk

Councillor Liz Harsant - Chairman of Suffolk County Council

Vice Chairman of the Council

Councillor Jessica Fleming

Term of Office: 23 May 2024 to 22 May 2025

Contacting the Vice Chairman of the Council 

Mobile: 01449 711065 / 07714 597980

Email:  jessica.fleming@suffolk.gov.uk

Councillor Jessica Fleming - Vice Chairman of Suffolk County Council

Councillor role profiles

Suffolk County Council has developed role profiles which give an indication of the skills a councillor may need and responsibilities they may have during their term of office.