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Chair and Leader of the Council

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3. The Executive

The Executive is responsible for most day to day decisions made by the council. It oversees the formulation of new policies and strategies and considers reports and recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Leader of the Council/Executive Portfolio Holder for Strategic Direction: Cllr Alan Connett

Deputy Leader of the Council/Executive Portfolio Holder for Waste Management and Environmental Health: Cllr Alistair Dewhirst

Executive Portfolio Holder for Corporate Services: Cllr Richard Keeling

Executive Portfolio Holder for Planning: Cllr Gary Taylor

Executive Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, Coastal Protection and Flooding: Cllr Jackie Hook

Executive Portfolio Holder for Business, Economy and Tourism: Cllr Nina Jeffries.

Executive Portfolio Holder for Communities & IT: Cllr Martin Wrigley.

Executive Portfolio Holder for Sport, Recreation and Culture: Cllr Andrew MacGregor.