The Cabinet comprises
six councillors including the Leader of the Council who chairs its
meetings. It has responsibility for the day-to-day decisions on council
functionsand makes recommendations to full
Council on the major policy plans and the budget and Council
Tax.
There is a Cabinet Member for each of the
following Council services:
·
Performance
and Resources
·
Planning and
Housing Strategy
·
Environment
·
Communities
and Neighbourhoods
·
Culture and
Leisure
·
Economic
Recovery and Growth
The Leader of the Council is appointed by full
Council at its annual meeting and he appoints the
Cabinet.
The Cabinet is held to account by the Overview
and Scrutiny Committee.
The Conservative group has control of the Council
and the Cabinet comprises 6 Conservative Councillors.