Leader and cabinet members
The position of the leader of the council is agreed as required by full council. Lead members (cabinet members) are agreed by the leader of the council.
Current lead member positions are as follows:
Alyson Barnes - Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Economic Development
Jackie Oakes - Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Resources
Barbara Ashworth - Lead Member for Communities, Health and Wellbeing
Liz McInnes - Lead Member for Planning, Licensing and Enforcement
Adrian Lythgoe - Lead Member for Environment and Corporate Services
Steve Hughes - Lead Member for Housing and Customer Services
Shadow portfolio areas are as follows:
David Foxcroft - Leader of the Opposition and Shadow for Culture, Heritage, Town Centres and Operations
Alan Woods - Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow for Organisation and Resources (incorporating Climate Change)
Laura-Beth Thompson - Shadow for Housing and Planning
Scott Smith - Shadow for Communities and Leisure