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 Planning

Andrew Walmsley - Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Resources

Nick Harris -  Lead Member for Economic Development

Liz McInnes - Lead Member for Communities, Housing and Health

Adrian Lythgoe - Lead Member for Environment, Corporate Services, Licensing and Enforcement

View the responsibilities

Shadow portfolio areas are as follows:

Scott Smith - Leader of the Opposition and Shadow for Economic Development

Alan Woods - Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow for Resources and Corporate Services

Ann Hodgkiss - Shadow for Communities, Housing and Health

View the Shadow Portfolio Holder role description

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