The Cabinet consists of nine councillors from the
biggest political group on the council – the leader of the
council chairs it. The leader of the council appoints cabinet
members.
Meetings are held at Church Square House, High
Street, Scunthorpe. They start at 4 pm, unless otherwise
stated, and are open to the public.
Cabinet members are all from the majority group on
the council. Under an informal arrangement, opposition
councillors attend meetings. The leader encourages them to put
questions on agenda items. The council sees opposition involvement
as a key part of its modernisation, making sure that it represents
all communities.
Collectively, the cabinet:
- Provides
political and community leadership
- Considers matters relating to the council’s major plans,
strategies and policies
- Recommends the budgetary framework and processes that support
the council’s priorities, plans, strategies and
policies
- Receives
and acts upon the recommendations of the council’s scrutiny
panels
The council publishes the agenda and reports to be
considered at cabinet meetings (except those containing exempt or
confidential information). These are available five or more working
days before meetings. Anyone can see copies of these documents.
They are available in main council offices, local links and on the
council’s website.
Other councillors act as ‘lead members’
on specific issues and support cabinet members. Lead members cannot
make decisions – even if a cabinet member is not
available.
If you require more information please
contact Richard Mell, Head of Democracy on 01724 296230
or by email at Richard.mell@northlincs.gov.uk
Cabinet Members
The Cabinet is made up of the leader of the council
and eight other councillors appointed by the leader.
Each member of the Cabinet has a particular
portfolio, covering service and councilwide responsibilities:
Leader Portfolio – Place Shaping, Steel and
Heavy Industry:
Cllr Rob Waltham MBE
Deputy Leader – Adults, Health, Families and
Communities:
Cllr Richard Hannigan
Children, Families and
Communities:
Cllr Julie Reed
Environment and Strategy:
Cllr David Rose
Environmental Operations:
Cllr Neil Poole
Investment, Outcomes and
Governance:
Cllr Elaine Marper
Connectivity:
Cllr Tim Mitchell
Safer, Stronger Communities – Ashby,
Bottesford and Scunthorpe
(‘Urban’):
Cllr John Davison
Safer, Stronger Communities –
Rural:
Cllr Carl Sherwood