Deputy Cabinet Member Positions
August 27, 2026 Delegated Decisions by Leader of the Council (Cabinet member) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Delegated Decisions by Leader of the Council approved recommendations on 27/08/2026. The Leader agreed the proposed model for introducing a Deputy Cabinet Member for Strategic Plan Delivery, confirmed the role is non-statutory and advisory with no decision-making powers, and agreed governance safeguards, the role description, a refreshed DBS check requirement, and a communications approach.
Full council record
Purpose
To consider the proposed introduction of a Deputy Cabinet Member for Strategic Plan Delivery. The role would provide additional political capacity to support delivery of agreed Strategic Plan priorities and forward planning of Cabinet business. It would be non-statutory and advisory, with no executive decision-making powers or delegated authority.
Related Meeting
Delegated Decisions by Leader of the Council - Thursday, 27 August 2026 - 10.00 am on August 27, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Expected date | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Originally due | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Lead officer | Emily Schofield |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |