The Cabinet and its members
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
Our Cabinet was appointed at Annual Council on Thursday 28 May 2026 and is as follows:
| Cllr Richard Bingley | Leader of Thurrock Council |
| Cllr Alan Benson | Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Transport and Highways |
| Cllr Alex Anderson | Portfolio Holder for Corporate Services, Digital and Transformation |
| Cllr Sara Poyntz | Portfolio Holder for Finance |
| Cllr George Monk | Portfolio Holder for Heritage and Culture |
| Cllr Russell Cherry | Portfolio Holder for Veterans, Enforcement and Environment |
| Cllr Tom Kelly | Portfolio Holder for Regeneration |
| Cllr Milena Bingley | Portfolio Holder for Education, Skills and Children’s Services |
| Cllr Rob Willoughby | Portfolio Holder for Adult Health and Housing Services |