Agenda item

(a)  That the Cabinet note the portfolios and responsible Lead Members as appointed by the Leader of the Council.

(b)  That the appointment of Councillor Sabia Hussain as Deputy Leader of the Council be noted.

The Cabinet formally noted the portfolios and responsible Lead Members appointed by the Leader of the Council, as detailed in Appendix A to the report.  It was also noted that the Leader had appointed Councillor Sabia Hussain as Deputy Leader of the Council in accordance with Part 2 Article 7 (10) of the Constitution.

The Leader had made a number of adjustments to the portfolios and responsibilities to reflect key priorities for the year ahead.  These included merging housing and community safety so that the portfolio could take an holistic approach to neighbourhoods.  A new portfolio of Inclusive Growth & Skills had been established to focus on ensuring local people benefited from the employment and skills opportunities arising from future economic growth.  Transport and Environmental Services had been brought together to lead on issues such as clean air.

Resolved –

(a)  That the Cabinet portfolios and responsible Lead Members, as appointed by the Leader of the Council, be noted.

(b)  That the appointment of Councillor Sabia Hussain as Deputy Leader of the Council be noted.