Cabinet

The Cabinet includes the Leader of the Council and 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

Following the Thurrock elections on Thursday 7 May, Cabinet and their portfolios are being considered and will be listed below once confirmed.