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 Akram 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 Akram as Deputy Leader of the Council in accordance with Part 2 Article 7 (10) of the Constitution.

The Leader stated during the current coronavirus pandemic the Council had sought to minimise changes to Cabinet, committee and outside body appointments to provide continuity in the local response.  It was confirmed that there were no changes to the Lead Members or their portfolios.  The report was noted.

Resolved –

(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 Akram as Deputy Leader of the Council be noted.