Essential works to the planning register
On Tuesday 22 July 2025, you will not be able to search or comment on planning applications. This is because of essential maintenance needed to the software. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Committees and meetings
Committees and meeting dates, Full Council, the Executive, attend a meeting or watch online, ask a question, council decisions.
The Executive
In May of each year, the Leader of the Council appoints councillors to the Executive. The Executive is currently made up of 6 councillors and the Leader.
The Executive hold portfolios for areas of council business for which they are responsible. You can also go to our A to Z of councillors and their portfolios of work.
| Council portfolio | Portfolio holder |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Council | Cllr Ann-Marie Barker |
| Deputy Leaders of the Council | Cllr Dale Roberts and Cllr Ellen Nicholson |
| Finance and economy | Cllr Dale Roberts |
| Climate change and leisure | Cllr Ellen Nicholson |
| Housing | Cllr Ian Johnson |
| Community | Cllr Steve Greentree |
| Planning | Cllr Louise Morales |
| Regulation and local government reorganisation | Cllr Liam Lyons |
Search Executive meeting dates, agendas and papers
The role of the Executive
The Executive:
- is accountable for decision-making within the council's overall policies and budget framework
- recommends to the council on new policies and decisions outside its remit
- ensures the consistent application of corporate standards
When the Executive meets
The Executive meets at such times as determined by the Leader.
The meetings are held at 7pm on a Thursday, in the Council Chamber of the Civic Offices.