Individual Cabinet Member Decision Making - Leader

The Leader of the Council is responsible for:   ·           Chairs the Cabinet and presents the forward plan of work

·           Overall vision and strategic direction

·           Annual Budget Statement

·           Government and national representation

·           District and Borough partnerships

·           Corporate governance

·           Overall priorities and policy issues, including strategic health and safety

·           Partnerships (County Council, Police etc)

·           Community engagement, website neighbourhoods and partnerships

·           Family Support Programme

·           Improvement and transformation

·           Corporate Policy & Performance Management (including Council Plan, Peer Reviews and Improvement Plans)

·           Communications and consultations

·           Member Services (including the Mayor)

·           Electoral Services

·           Customer Operations

·           Emergency Planning

·           Council Transformation

·           Equality, Diversity and inclusion.