Cabinet

The Cabinet and its members

The Cabinet includes the Leader of the Council and 7 other councillors. Each cabinet member is responsible for a policy area, known as a portfolio.

Cabinet responsibilities

The Cabinet of portfolio holders is responsible for:

  • publishing a forward plan that gives at least 28 days notice about the key decisions it will take
  • making most of the council's main budget and policy decisions
  • recommending the budget and important policies for the council to agree on
  • deciding certain policies
  • carrying out important plans and strategies

Members of the Cabinet

The current members of the Cabinet and their portfolios are listed below.

Cabinet Member Portfolio

Leader and Cabinet Member for Transformation,

Strategic Relationships, Reputation and Influence  

Councillor Lynn Worrall

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Good Growth 

Councillor Lee Watson

Cabinet Member for Public Protection,

Constitutional and Civic Affairs 

Councillor Lynda Heath 

Cabinet Member for Children's Services,

Education and Community Safety  

Councillor Vikki Hartstean

Cabinet Member for Place and the Environment 

Councillor Victoria Holloway

Cabinet member for Health and Well-being 

Councillor Mark Hooper

Cabinet Member for Social Housing 

Councillor Mark Hurrell  

Cabinet Member for Sustainability, Art,

Culture and Heritage 

Councillor John Kent

Cabinet Member for Finances and Resources 

Councillor Valerie Morris-Cook