Committee details

The Cabinet comprises the Leader of the Council and eight Cabinet Members.  

The Leader and members of the Cabinet, known as portfolio holders have responsibility for a defined service area.

Leader of the Council

Deputy Leader and portfolio holder for regeneration and prosperity

Portfolio holder for planning

Portfolio holder for recycling, waste and open spaces

Portfolio holder for sustainability

Portfolio holder for housing

Portfolio holder for communities and customers

Portfolio holder for tourism and devolution

Portfolio holder for performance and people

Collectively the Cabinet has responsibility for taking day to day decisions within the Council.  Cabinet generally meets eight times a year and meetings are open to the public unless exempt or confidential information is being considered.

Attending and speaking at public meetings