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

View the responsibilities

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

View the Shadow Portfolio Holder role description

Committee and Member Services