Portfolio holders

Members of the Executive hold portfolios for areas of Council business for which they are responsible. Members of the party in opposition shadow these roles. The portfolios are listed below.

Asset Management

Asset Management

Portfolio Holder: Cllr John Kingsbury
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ann-Marie Barker
Business Manager: Diane Spencer

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Corporate Strategy

Accessibility

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Melanie Whitehand
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Liam Lyons
Business Manager: David Johnson

Civic Functions and Expenses

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Gary Elson
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ann-Marie Barker
Business Manager: David Johnson

Climate Change/Strategy

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Beryl Hunwicks
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Will Forster
Business Manager: David Johnson

Corporate Employer

Portfolio Holder: Cllr John Kingsbury
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ian Eastwood
Strategic Director: Mark Rolt

Corporate Management and Members' Services

Portfolio Holder: Cllr John Kingsbury
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Sharp
Business Manager: David Johnson

Corporate Planning and Policy

Portfolio Holder: Cllr John Kingsbury
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Sharp
Business Manager: David Johnson

Elections and Electoral Registration

Portfolio Holder: Cllr David Bittleston
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Sharp
Business Manager: David Johnson

Environment and Sustainability

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Graham Cundy
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Will Forster
Business Manager: David Johnson

General Community Services Functions

Portfolio Holder: Cllr David Bittleston
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Louise Morales
Business Manager: David Johnson

General Overview and Scrutiny

Portfolio Holder: Cllr John Kingsbury
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Denzil Coulson
Business Manager: David Johnson

Grants to Voluntary and Community Organisations

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Anne Murray
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ann-Marie Barker
Business Manager: David Johnson

Health and Wellbeing

Portfolio Holder: Cllr David Bittleston
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ian Eastwood
Business Manager: David Johnson

Marketing Communications

Portfolio Holder: Cllr David Bittleston
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Louise Morales
Business Manager: David Johnson

Promoting the Local Economy

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Gary Elson
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Liam Lyons
Business Manager: David Johnson

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Financial Services

Corporate Financial Planning and Policy

Portfolio Holder: Cllr John Kingsbury
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ann-Marie Barker
Business Manager: Leigh Clarke

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H G Wells

H G Wells Conference and Events Centre

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Gary Elson
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ann-Marie Barker
Business Manager: Chris Norrington

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Housing Services

Homelink & Private Sector Housing (Including Housing Advances)

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Wilson
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Denzil Coulson
Business Manager: Lawrence Dey

Housing Needs, Strategy and Enabling

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Wilson
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Denzil Coulson
Business Manager: Lawrence Dey

HRA - Housing Management

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Wilson
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Denzil Coulson
Business Manager: Lawrence Dey

HRA - Rent Accounting/Collection

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Wilson
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Denzil Coulson
Business Manager: Lawrence Dey

HRA - Repairs and Maintenance

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Wilson
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Denzil Coulson
Business Manager: Lawrence Dey

HRA - Tenant and Leaseholder Participation

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Wilson
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Denzil Coulson
Business Manager: Lawrence Dey

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Independent Living Services

Brockhill Extra Care

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Melanie Whitehand
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Liam Lyons
Business Manager: Hilary Thomas

Careline

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Melanie Whitehand
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Liam Lyons
Business Manager: Hilary Thomas

Centres for the Community

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Melanie Whitehand
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ian Eastwood
Business Manager: Hilary Thomas

Community Meals

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Melanie Whitehand
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Liam Lyons
Business Manager: Hilary Thomas

HRA - Home Support Service

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Melanie Whitehand
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Liam Lyons
Business Manager: Hilary Thomas

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Information Technology

Information Technology

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Wilson
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ann-Marie Barker
Business Manager: Adele Devon

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Leisure Services

Leisure Centre and Pool in the Park

Portfolio Holder: Cllr David Bittleston
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ian Eastwood
Business Manager: Stuart Harding

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Neighbourhood Services

Cesspool Emptying

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Beryl Hunwicks
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Will Forster
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Community Safety

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Beryl Hunwicks
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Louise Morales
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Cultural and Community Development

Portfolio Holder: Cllr David Bittleston
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Louise Morales
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Environmental Control

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Beryl Hunwicks
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Will Forster
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Environmental Maintenance Contract

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Beryl Hunwicks
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Will Forster
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Food and Health & Safety

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Beryl Hunwicks
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Louise Morales
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Health and Wellbeing Development

Portfolio Holder: Cllr David Bittleston
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ian Eastwood
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Licensing

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Anne Murray
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ian Eastwood
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Parking Services

Portfolio Holder: Cllr John Kingsbury
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Liam Lyons
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Public Conveniences

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Beryl Hunwicks
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Louise Morales
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Public Market

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Gary Elson
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Liam Lyons
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Removal of Untaxed & Abandoned Vehicles

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Beryl Hunwicks
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Louise Morales
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Taxi and Private Hire Licensing

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Anne Murray
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ian Eastwood
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

Waste and Recycling

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Beryl Hunwicks
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Will Forster
Business Manager: Geoff McManus

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Planning Services

Building Control

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Graham Cundy
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Sharp
Business Manager: Adrian Bishop

Planning Implementation

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Graham Cundy
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Sharp
Business Manager: Adrian Bishop

Planning Policy

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Graham Cundy
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Sharp
Business Manager: Adrian Bishop

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Revenue and Benefit Services

Customer Care

Portfolio Holder: Cllr John Kingsbury
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Mrs Louise Morales
Business Manager: David Ripley

Housing and Council Tax Benefits

Portfolio Holder: Cllr John Kingsbury
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Denzil Coulson
Business Manager: David Ripley

Local Land Charges/Searches

Portfolio Holder: Cllr Graham Cundy
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Richard Sharp
Business Manager: David Ripley

Revenue (Council Tax and Business Rates) Collection

Portfolio Holder: Cllr John Kingsbury
Shadow Portfolio Holder: Cllr Ann-Marie Barker
Business Manager: David Ripley