Leader of the Council and Economy Portfolio
John Williams
Labour
Leading on the development and implementation of corporate policy and strategy relating to the principle objectives of the Council and its priorities.
Overall responsibility for regeneration and development strategy and implementation, development of the town centre, city regions, business engagement, international partnerships (including Town Twinning) and the built environment.
Deputy Leader and Neighbourhood Services and Community Safety Portfolio
Bill Dixon
Labour
Overall responsibility for housing, Housing and Council Tax benefits, Community Safety (including Uniformed Wardens, Youth Offending, Drugs and Substance Misuse, CCTV and environmental crime enforcement), Street Scene, the development and maintenance of parks and open spaces, Licensing and the markets.
Adult Services' Portfolio
Veronica Copeland
Labour
Provide for the assessment and provision of community care services (including warden call services) for adults and adults with mental health, physical and learning difficulties, partnerships and pooled budgets, adult protection and joint working with health for adult services.
Children and Young People Portfolio
Chris McEwan
Labour
Overall responsibility for statutory children's services, schools and school organisation, the Council's corporate parenting responsibilities, the youth service, Connexions, policy and programming relating to play provision, libraries and adult education and skills development.
Sustainable Environment and Climate Change Portfolio
Nick Wallis
Labour
Policy and programmes to tackle Climate Change, development of policy for sustainable energy, promotion of sustainable lifestyles and sustainable business activity, Local Agenda 21 and Waste Management (collection, waste disposal and recycling).
Health and Leisure Portfolio
Andy Scott
Labour
Management and development of leisure, sports and the arts, provision and operation of arts and leisure facilities, promotion and development of public art, festivals and major events, policy and programmes to promote public health and consumer safety, trading standards and fair trading.
Communities and Engagement Portfolio
Jenny Chapman
Labour
Promotion of neighbourhood renewal, social inclusion, community partnerships and the policy brief for localities, the voluntary sector and welfare benefits.
Transport Portfolio
David Lyonette
Labour
Overall responsibility for highways, policies and strategies relating to transport issues, on and off street vehicle parking and hackney carriages and private hire vehicles (excluding the licensing of such vehicles).
Resources Portfolio
Stephen Harker
Labour
Overall responsibility for financial regulation, revenue and capital budgets, local taxation, risk management, human resource management, property management, ICT Strategy, liaising with the Voluntary sector and Community Grants.