Decision

Political balance, appointment of the Cabinet, appointments to Scrutiny and Regulatory and other Committees, and appointments to outside bodies for 2025-2026

Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 14, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That the political composition of the Council, and how this is applied to appointments to Council bodies, in accordance with the political balance model set out in Appendix 1 to this report be approved.   That the appointments, by the Leader of the Council, of Councillors to the Cabinet and the specified lead Cabinet Member roles as set out in Appendix 2 to this report be noted.   That the appointment of Councillors to the Scrutiny Board, and Scrutiny Panels, including Chairs, Vice-chairs and co-opted members, as set out in Appendix 3 to this report be approved subject to Councillor Jasbir Jaspal being replaced with Councillor Jas Dehar on Scrutiny Board.   That the appointment of Councillors to Regulatory, Oversight and other Committees and advisory groups and independent members, including Chairs and Vice-Chairs, as set out in Appendix 4 to this report be approved subject to Councillor Jas Dehar being replaced with Councillor Jasbir Jaspal on Pensions Committee.   Approve the appointments to Joint Authorities/Committees and Outside Bodies, as set out in Appendices 5 and 6, including lead, substitute lead and voting Councillors.    

Supporting Documents

Appendix 2 - Cabinet Portfolios.pdf
Political balance appointment of the Cabinet appointments to Scrutiny and Regulatory and other bod.pdf
Appendix 1 - Political Balance May 25.pdf
Appendix 5 and 6 - Appointments to outside bodies.pdf
Appendix 2a - Cabinet membership.pdf
Appendix 3 - Scrutiny boards and panels.pdf
Appendix 4 - committee membership.pdf