Dorset, Political | Posted on May 20th, 2024 | return to news
New Cabinet for Dorset Council
Following the local elections which saw the Liberal Democrats taking control, Dorset Council has a new Cabinet.
It’s all change at Dorset Council following the local elections which resulted in the Liberal Democrats winning control.
At the annual meeting Cllr Nick Ireland was appointed as leader of the Council, with Cllr Richard Biggs as deputy leader. The chairperson is Cllr Stella Jones and the vice chairperson is Cllr Les Fry.
The new portfolio holders in the Cabinet are:
- Cllr Nick Ireland, Governance, Performance, Communications, Environment, Climate Change and Safeguarding
- Cllr Richard Biggs, Property & Assets, Economic Growth & Levelling Up
- Cllr Simon Clifford, Finance & Capital Strategy
- Cllr Ryan Holloway, Corporate Development, Transformation, Digital & Change
- Cllr Jon Andrews, Place Commissioned Services Highways, Waste, Travel, Leisure etc
- Cllr Clare Sutton, Children’s Services, Education & Skills
- Cllr Steve Robinson, Adult Social Care
- Cllr Gill Taylor, Public Health, Environmental Health, Housing, Community Safety and Regulatory Service
- Cllr Shane Bartlett, Planning and Emergency Planning
- Cllr Ryan Hope, Customer, Culture and Community Engagement.
The chairpersons of the following committees are:
- People & Health Overview – Cllr Beryl Ezzard
- People & Health Scrutiny – Cllr Toni Coombs
- Place & Resources Overview – Cllr Andy Canning
- Place & Resources Scrutiny – Cllr Nocturin Lacey-Clarke
- Audit & Governance – Cllr Gary Suttle
- Appeals – Cllr Andrew Star
- Harbours Advisory – Cllr Rob Hughes
- Licensing – Cllr Derek Beer
- Strategic & Technical Planning – Cllr Duncan Sowry-House
- Northern Area Planning – Cllr Richard Crabb
- Eastern Area Planning – Cllr David Tooke
- Western Area Planning – Cllr Dave Bolwell
- Pension Fund – Cllr Andy Canning
Cllr Nick Ireland, leader of Dorset Council said: “The new intake of elected members to Dorset Council has added to the strength and depth of skills already present and I’m pleased that the new Cabinet reflects this.
“The Liberal Democrats campaigned on a commitment to genuine cross-party working and that process has started tonight in the appointments that we have made. We will look to make decision making as local and democratic as possible; listening more to local residents and creating a genuine partnership with town and parish councils.”
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