Mark Davies

Chief Executive

Mark began his career in local government with Bolton Metropolitan Council as a building cleaner, where he spent eight years, eventually becoming lead for the service. He moved to Lancaster City Council in 2002 to head the team responsible for services such as cleansing, grounds maintenance, refuse and recycling.

Prior to being appointed Chief Executive, he was the city council’s Director for Communities and the Environment with responsibility for a portfolio that included public realm, housing, leisure and customer services.

Away from work, Mark is a keen cyclist and has previously completed the 170 mile Way of the Roses coast to coast route from Morecambe to Bridlington.

Latest Updates and Events

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Successful start to Connect to Work: Supporting Lancashire Residents into Employment

Connect to Work, a new employment support initiative fully funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has reached its six‑month milestone in Lancashire after launching at...

Students step into the world of cyber at third annual Lancashire Cyber Education Week

Lancashire Cyber Partnership introduces cyber career opportunities to thousands of young people from across the county More than 10,000 young people across Lancashire took part in hands‑on cyber...

Lancashire businesses celebrate a new year with new pledges

  Businesses from a host of sectors across Lancashire came together this week at County Hall in Preston to highlight their successes as part of the Lancashire Skills...