Leader and cabinet

Leader and cabinet

What is the Cabinet?

Cabinet is the part of the Council that is responsible for most strategic decisions.

It comprises the leader of the council, deputy leader, and six councillors with portfolio responsibilities.

Decisions are either made by Cabinet, a committee of the Cabinet, individual members of the Cabinet or officers under powers delegated by Cabinet.

Cabinet members

Leader of the council - Cllr Nick Kemp

Deputy leader and Healthy, Caring City portfolio holder - Cllr Karen Kilgour

Portfolio holders

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Decision making

When major decisions are to be discussed or made, these are published in the Cabinet's forward plan (28 Day Notice). 

Cabinet has to make decisions, which are in line with the council's overall policies and budget. 

If it wishes to make a decision, which is outside the budget or policy framework, this must be referred to the Council as a whole to decide.

Cabinet meetings are open to the public, except where personal or confidential matters are being discussed.

Contact the Cabinet

To get in touch with the Leader or Deputy Leader of the Council:

To contact Cllrs Frew, Storey and Maines:

To contact Cllrs Ali, Hay and Williams:

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