This portfolio is responsible for:

·       Strategic housing, homelessness, housing allocation and condition

·       Communications and web presence

·       Bereavement services including Coroner services

·       Gypsy and traveller services

·       Animal health and welfare

·       Environmental health and trading standards

·       Markets and fairs

·       Licensing

·       Community Safety including the Community Safety Partnership

·       Community engagement and development, encompassing Talk Community, Talk Parish Summits and Parish Shared Services

·       Customer services

·       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

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