Executive post

The Leader of the Council is elected by Council, and is by convention the leader of the largest political group on the Council.

The portfolio covers the following:

·      Leadership of Council

·      Overall lead on corporate objectives, policy, strategy, and Transformation

·      Democratic services and oversight of civic functions

·      Leading on external partnerships and visibility within city, Combined Authority and beyond

·      Responsible for all items of the Council’s business, and default lead on any item not covered by another Executive.

·      GCP Board member and CPCA Board member (unless agreed otherwise)

·      Leading on external partnerships and visibility within the City, University, Combined Authority, and National Government

·      Emergency planning and resilience

More Information

·     Cabinet posts and links to their details

·      Committee details - Cabinet - Cambridge Council