The Cabinet, comprising the Leader of the Council and nine other councillors with specific portfolios, is responsible for discussing and making decisions on countywide policies, strategies, and issues affecting multiple services. It aims to bring decision-making closer to residents by meeting in communities across County Durham.
Cabinet decisions can include key decisions, with details available on the council's website. Some ordinary or key decisions may be made in private, with public notices issued in advance to allow for representations. Special urgency provisions may apply if notification requirements are not met.