Cabinet roles and responsibilities
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Leader of the Council
Councillor Ben Chapelard
Purpose
To engage with citizens, businesses and partners, setting the Council’s strategic priorities which will make the biggest difference.
Responsibilities
- Strategic policy
- Strategic partnerships
- Council communications
- Consultation and engagement
- Emergency planning and business continuity
Priority Projects
- Strategic Plan
- Local Plan
Economic Development and Deputy Leader
Councillor Justine Rutland
Purpose
To promote economic vitality and champion culture across the Borough.
Responsibilities
- Economic development
- Business engagement
- Tourism
- Supporting town centres
- Royal Victoria Place
- Culture (Assembly Hall Theatre, Amelia Scott, ice rink, events)
Priority Projects
- Royal Victoria Place
Champions
- Business Champion
Finance and Property
Councillor Chris Hall
Purpose
To lead on the Council’s financial and property assets to deliver the Council’s services and support the Strategic Plan priorities.
Responsibilities
- Finance
- Strategic Plan projects funding
- Property, estates and facilities
- Revenues and benefits
- Governance
- Internal audit and risk management
- Legal
- Procurement
Priority Projects
- Funding of Strategic Plan projects
Housing and Communities
Councillor Astra Birch
Purpose
To lead the Council’s work to improve housing for our citizens and to promote opportunities to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities
- Housing (including private sector and homelessness prevention)
- Community safety and CCTV
- Community centres and grants
- Rural communities
- Voluntary and community sector organisations
- Equalities, diversity and inclusion
- Safeguarding
Priority Projects
- Youth Hubs
Champions
- Voluntary and community sector champion
- Armed Forces Covenant champion
Environment and Sustainability
Councillor Rob Wormington
Purpose
To lead the Council’s carbon reduction, biodiversity and sustainability ambitions.
Responsibilities
- Sustainability
- Carbon reduction
- Biodiversity
- Recycling and waste collection
- Street scene
- Environmental health
- Corporate health and safety
- Licensing
- Transportation
- Parking
Priority Projects
- Carbon reduction
- Plant a tree for every resident
- Recommissioning recycling & waste and street cleaning contract
Champions
- Walking and cycling champion
Sports, Leisure and Health
Councillor Pamela Wilkinson
Purpose
To maximise opportunities for recreation, enabling citizens to live healthier lives.
Responsibilities
- Sports facilities and pitches
- Leisure centres
- Parks
- Health
- Cemetery and Crematorium
Priority Projects
- Recommissioning leisure and grounds maintenance contracts
- Sports and leisure facilities
- Hawkenbury Hub
Planning
Councillor Matt Lowe
Purpose
To deliver sustainable growth by building the right type of housing in the right places with the appropriate infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Planning policy
- Development management
- Heritage and conservation
- Planning enforcement
- Building control
Priority Projects
- Strategic Plan projects TBC
Innovation and Transformation
Councillor Mark Ellis
Purpose
To drive innovation and transformation within the Council to deliver greater value and support employees to deliver more user-friendly services.
Responsibilities
- ICT, technology and digital transformation
- Performance and project management
- Complaints and Information requests
- Contact centre
- Democratic Services
- Human resources and learning and development
Priority Projects
- Strategic Plan projects TBC