This portfolio is responsible for:

·        Deputise for the leader of the council in his absence

·        Agreeing and leading the process for developing revenue and capital budgets, medium term financial strategy, council tax and NNDR

·        Financial policy, fees and charging policy, financial control and reporting

·        Council tax benefits

·        Council ICT services

·        Human Resources

·        Information governance and modern records

·        Equality and human rights

·        Health and safety, emergency planning and business continuity

·        Performance, improvement, risk management, research and intelligence

·        Land charges

·        Legal and democratic services including member development and training

·        Planning and land use strategies including Core Strategy

·        Policy development, quality assurance, external liaison, performance improvement and risk assurance relevant to the portfolio at all times having regard to the cross cutting priorities of the council

·        Any other specific responsibilities as allocated by the leader

Click here to see details of other cabinet portfolios.