Leader and Cabinet members
Following the election on 1 May 2025, Reform UK are the minority administration.
Councillor Dan Harrison was confirmed as Leader at the Council meeting held on Wednesday 13 May 2026.
The Cabinet meets monthly and is responsible for the most important decisions affecting the council. It also makes recommendations to the council regarding the annual budget and major plans.
Browse minutes and agendas for Cabinet meetings
The Leader acts as the Chairman of the Cabinet and chooses up to 9 other members.
Each Cabinet member is given specific roles or responsibilities:
| Cabinet member | Role |
|---|---|
| Mr Dan Harrison CC |
Leader |
| Mr Kevin Crook CC |
Deputy Leader |
| Mr Carl Abbott CC | Communities and Community Safety |
|
Growth, Economic Development and Planning |
|
| Mr Harrison Fowler CC | Finance and Resources |
| Mr Andrew Hamilton-Gray CC | Highways and Transport |
| Mr Paul Harrison CC |
Health and Public Health |
| Mr Charles Pugsley CC | Children and Family Services (Designated Lead Member for Children and Young People) |
| Mr Michael Squires CC | Adult Social Care |
| Mr Adam Tilbury CC | Environment, Flooding and Waste |