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REPORT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SERVICES MANAGER

To inform the Council of the Leader's appointment of members of the Cabinet, and Special Interest Member Champions, for 2025/26.

RESOLVED:

(1)   That the appointment of the Deputy Leader of the Council for the Civic Year 2025/26 was noted as Councillor Val Bryant.

(2)   That the Members appointed as Executive Members of the Cabinet for 2025/26 and the areas for which they will be responsible, as detailed in Appendix A, published as a supplement, was noted (and that appropriate amendments to section 14 and the constitution generally, was made to reflect those appointments).

(3)   That the Special Interest Member Champions for 2025/26, their purpose and role, as detailed in Appendix A, published as a supplement, was noted.

(4)   That the respective Group Leaders were appointed as the Learning and Development Champions for 2025/26, as outlined in paragraph 8.6.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: To comply with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2000 and Sections 4.8.1 (a) (vii), 5.2 and 5.3.4 of the Council’s Constitution.2.3 for information purposes.

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The Chair invited Councillor Daniel Allen, Leader of the Council, to move the report regarding the appointment of the Deputy Leader and Members of the Cabinet for the Civic Year 2025-26, including Special Interest Member Champions.  

In response to a question from Councillor Matt Barnes, Councillor Daniel Allen advised that the new Executive Member position of Local Government Reorganisation/Devolution would help Cabinet to ensure the Council was prepared for the future changes to local government. The government would be making decisions following the next deadline of 28 November 2025 and this new Cabinet position would provide the extra support needed to assist with the increased workload.

Councillor Daniel Allen proposed and Councillor Val Bryant seconded, and following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED:

(1)   That the appointment of the Deputy Leader of the Council for the Civic Year 2025/26 was noted as Councillor Val Bryant.

(2)   That the Members appointed as Executive Members of the Cabinet for 2025/26 and the areas for which they will be responsible, as detailed in Appendix A, published as a supplement, was noted (and that appropriate amendments to section 14 and the constitution generally, was made to reflect those appointments).

(3)   That the Special Interest Member Champions for 2025/26, their purpose and role, as detailed in Appendix A, published as a supplement, was noted.

(4)   That the respective Group Leaders were appointed as the Learning and Development Champions for 2025/26, as outlined in paragraph 8.6.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: To comply with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2000 and Sections 4.8.1 (a) (vii), 5.2 and 5.3.4 of the Council’s Constitution.2.3 for information purposes.