Our Leader of the Council and Cabinet Members
The Council appointed a new Leader and Cabinet at its first full Council meeting since elections on 1 May 2025.
Councillor Joanne Monk is the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Local Government Reorganisation.
Councillor Rob Wharton is the Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Finance and Corporate Services.
Cabinet Member appointments
Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Adult Social Care – Councillor Susan Eacock
Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Business and Skills - Councillor Alan Amos
Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Children and Families - Councillor Justin Bowen
Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Education and SEND - Councillor Dr Stephen Foster
Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Environment and Communities - Councillor Ian Cresswell
Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Health and Community Support - Councillor Dr Satinder Bell
Cabinet Member with responsibility for Strategic Delivery, Operations, Governance and Efficiency and interim portfolio holder for Highway and Transport - Councillor Nik Price
Cabinet Member with responsibility for Strategic Delivery, Operations, Governance and Efficiency - Councillor Nik Price