The role of the cabinet

The cabinet system makes the major decisions about council services and many others that you use on a day-to-day basis.

The cabinet normally meets monthly. Its role is to lead in the preparation of the council's policies and budget, to lead the community planning process and the attainment of best value.

The cabinet is made up of the leader and nine other councillors who are chosen by the county council from the majority party, currently Conservative. Each cabinet member has an individual area of responsibility also known as his or her portfolio.

Cabinet Structure 

Leader of the Council - Alan White 

Cabinet Members (9)

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills -  Philip White

Cabinet Member for Health, Care and Wellbeing - Johnny McMahon

Cabinet Member for Finance - Mike Sutherland

Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport - David Williams

Cabinet Member for Children and Young People - Mark Sutton

Cabinet Member for Education (and SEND) - Jonathan Price

Cabinet Member for Commercial Matters - Mark Deaville

Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture - Victoria Wilson

Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Change - Julia Jessel

Support Members with specific portfolios (1)

Adult Safeguarding - Gill Burnett

Cabinet meetings are also webcast. View cabinet webcasts.