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. Each cabinet member has an individual area of responsibility also known as their portfolio.

Cabinet Structure 

• Leader of the Council - Ian Cooper

Cabinet Members (9)

• Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills - Martin Murray
  
  
• Cabinet Member for Health and Care - Martin Rogerson
  
  
• Cabinet Member for Connectivity - Andrew Mynors
  
  
• Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways - Peter Mason
  
  
• Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources - Chris Large
  
  
• Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture - Hayley Coles
  
  
• Cabinet Member for Children and Young People - Nicholas Lakin
  
  
• Cabinet Member for Education and SEND - Janet Higgins
  
  
• Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Resilience - Anthony Screen

Cabinet Support Members (4)

• Cabinet Support Member for Highways (Operations North) - Patrick Allen
  
  
• Cabinet Support Member for Highways (Operations South) - Daniel Cecil
  
  
• Cabinet Support Member for Public Health and Integrated Care - Marie Shortland
  
  
• Cabinet Support Member for SEND - Alex Hunt

Cabinet meetings are also webcast. View cabinet webcasts.