As Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Economic Recovery and Regeneration responsibilities include:

·       Regeneration and business growth

·       Civic Affairs

·       Corporate Budget and Resources Planning (Strategic Lead)

·       Corporate Planning and Strategic Direction

·       Corporate Project Management

·       Housing Development

·       Emergency Planning

·       Equality and Diversity

·       Housing Strategy

·       Liaison with regional housing boards and RSLs

·       Media and Communications

·       Private sector housing standards and grants

·       Queensway Development (Joint with Deputy Leader)

·       Adult and Community Learning

The substitute Cabinet Member for this post is Councillor Martin Terry.