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The Executive

The majority of council decisions are made by the Executive, a modern cabinet-style structure.

This Executive is made up of eight councillors headed by the Leader of the Council alongside seven cabinet members responsible for individual portfolios.

This body is responsible for making decisions on all matters except those concerning planning and licensing issues.

Following the recent district elections and a Full Council meeting on 15 May 2007 the following new Executive was appointed by Leader of the Council Councillor Nigel Ashton:

Cllr Nigel Ashton - Leader of the Council.

Councillor Nigel Ashton - Leader of the Council

Cllr Elfan Ap Rees - Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Strategic Planning, Highways and Economic Development.

Councillor Elfan Ap Rees - Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Strategic Planning, Highways and Economic Development

Cllr Jeremy Blatchford - Executive Member for Children and Young People's Services.

Councillor Jeremy Blatchford - Executive Member for Children and Young People's Services

Cllr Ian Peddlesden - Executive Member for Community Services, Adults and Housing.

Councillor Ian Peddlesden - Executive Member for Community Services, Adult Services and Housing

Cllr Carl Francis-Pester - Executive Member for Environment.

Councillor Carl Francis-Pester - Executive Member for Environment

Cllr Tony Lake - Executive Member for Finance, Property and Human Resources.

Cllr Felicity Baker - Executive Member for Special Projects.

Councillor Felicity Baker - Executive Member for Special Projects

Cllr Peter Bryant - Executive member for Special Projects.

Councillor Peter Bryant - Executive member for Special Projects.

For further information please contact our Democratic Services on 01934 634 900.

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