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Cabinet
The Cabinet forms the Council's executive arm. It is where much of the Council's policies are formulated and where most of its decisions are made.
The Cabinet consists of the Leader of the Council and 7 Portfolio Holders, each responsible for a particular service area.
Cabinet Membership 2008/2009
Leader of the Council: Councillor F.J. Smith
Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Finance: Councillor Terry Hone
Portfolio Holder for Community Engagement & Rural Affairs: Councillor Tricia Gibbs
Portfolio Holder for Waste & Recycling: Councillor Lynda Needham
Portfolio Holder for Housing & Environmental Health: Councillor Bernard Lovewell
Portfolio Holder for Leisure & E-Government: Councillor Ian Knighton
Portfolio Holder for Planning & Transport: Councillor Richard Thake
Portfolio Holder for Policy & Green Issues: Councillor Claire Strong
Meeting Dates 2008/2009
9 September 2008
21 October 2008
16 December 2008
27 January 2008
17 February 2009
31 March 2009
