About the Cabinet
The Cabinet is the part of the council that is responsible for most strategic decisions.
It includes the:
- leader of the council
- deputy leader
- seven councillors with portfolio responsibilities
Decisions are either made by:
- Cabinet
- a committee of the Cabinet
- individual Cabinet members
- officers under powers delegated by Cabinet
Cabinet papers and further information
The Cabinet meets on a monthly basis to discuss and make strategic decisions.
Cabinet papers are available to view online alongside the agenda and minutes papers for previous Cabinet meetings.
Cabinet Members
Leader of the Council - Councillor Alec Brown
Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Climate and Culture - Councillor Carrie Richardson
Cabinet Member for Adults - Councillor Lisa Robson
Cabinet Member for Growth and Enterprise - Councillor Lynn Pallister
Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods - Councillor Adam Brook
Cabinet Member for Health, Welfare, and Housing - Councillor Ursula Earl
Cabinet Member for Resources - Councillor Christopher Massey
Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport - Councillor Carl Quartermain
Cabinet Member for Children - Councillor Bill Suthers