The Cabinet

The Cabinet comprises the Leader of the Council, the Deputy Leader and five Cabinet Members, each of whom has his/her own portfolio of responsibilities.

The Cabinet as a whole or individual Cabinet Members take all major decisions affecting the Borough.

The Council publishes a Forward Plan each month which sets out the key decisions likely to be taken over the next four months. Copies of the Plan are available for inspection at the Town Hall and at local libraries. The Plan can also be viewed on the Council's website.

• Leader of the Council: Keith Mercer
• Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member for Regeneration: Ann Barlow
• Cabinet Member Health, Safety and Wellbeing: John Rogers
• Cabinet Member for a Clean and Green Environment: Bryan Turner
• Cabinet Member for Resources: Paul Yallop
• Cabinet Member for Improved Customer Services: Kevin Skepper
• Cabinet Member for Business Modernisation: Steve Waight

Details of the duties and responsibilities of each of the Cabinet Members can be obtained by clicking on the links at the left-hand side of this page.

Further details on the Council's Cabinet arrangements can be obtained by contacting Democratic Services.

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