West Norfolk Council has identified its recommended candidate for the role of chief executive. Following a two-day recruitment process that included an assessment centre and formal interview, the council’s appointment panel has made a provisional offer to Kate Blakemore. Currently strategic director of corporate services with East Suffolk Council, Kate’s nomination as chief executive will now be recommended to Cabinet on Monday, June 3, before being taken to full Council on June 17. The proposed appointment comes after current chief executive Lorraine Gore announced her plans to retire later t…