The Leader of the Council and the Cabinet

The Council is currently run by a joint administration consisting of the Liberal Democrat Group, the Labour Group and the Highwoods Group. Councillor Mark Cory is the Leader of the Council. 

The Cabinet is made up of eight Councillors, each of whom is responsible for a specific portfolio of services. The Cabinet is made up of  4 Liberal Democrat members, 3 Labour members and 1 Highwoods member. 

Roles and Responsibilities of Portfolio Holders

Councillor Mark Cory Portfolio Holder for Strategy and Leader of the Council	Councillor Tim Young Portfolio Holder for Business and Culture and Deputy Leader of the Council	Councillor Nick Barlow Portfolio Holder for  Commercial Services	Councillor Beverley Oxford Portfolio Holder for  Customers
Roles and Responsibilities of the Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategy	Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Business and Culture and Deputy Leader of the Council	Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Commercial Services	Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Customers
Councillor Mike Lilley Portfolio Holder for Planning, Public Safety and Licensing	Councillor Tina Bourne Portfolio Holder for Housing and Communities	Councillor David King Portfolio Holder for Resources	Councillor Martin Goss Portfolio Holder for Waste, Environment and Transportation
Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Planning, Public Safety and Licensing	Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Communities	Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Resources	Roles and Responsibilities of the Portfolio Holder for Waste, Environment and Transportation