The Leader of the Council and the Cabinet

The Council is currently run by a joint administration consisting of the Conservative Group and the Highwoods Independent Group. Councillor Paul Dundas is the Leader of the Council. 

The Cabinet is made up of six Portfolio Holders, each of whom is responsible for a specific range of services. The Cabinet is currently made up of 5 Conservative members, and 1 Highwoods Independent member.  

Roles and Responsibilities of Portfolio Holders

Councillor Paul Dundas Portfolio Holder for Strategy and Leader of the Council	Councillor Sue Lissimore Portfolio Holder for Resources and Deputy Leader of the Council	Councillor Beverley Oxford Portfolio Holder for Communities	Councillor Darius Laws Portfolio Holder for  Economy,Business and Heritage
Roles and Responsibilities of the Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategy	Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Resources and Deputy Leader of the Council	Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Communites	Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Economy, Business and Heritage
Councillor Crow Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability	Councillor Andrew Ellis Portfolio Holder for Housing and Planning
Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability	Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Planning