Leader and Cabinet
Who is in the Cabinet?
The Council's Cabinet is composed of 5 members (the Deputy Leader also holds a portfolio position) from the majority Labour Group.
cabinet
| Position | Councillor |
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| Leader of the Council |
Councillor K Mills |
| Deputy Leader of the Council |
Councillor E A Biggs |
| Portfolio Holder for Community & Corporate Assets |
Councillor L M Wright |
| Portfolio Holder for Finance, Governance, Technology & Resilience |
Councillor M J Nee |
| Portfolio Holder for Housing |
Councillor P M Brivio |
| Portfolio Holder for Planning, Climate Change, Built & Natural Environment |
Councillor E A Biggs |
What does the Cabinet do?
The Cabinet, which includes the Leader of the Council, is the Executive, or decision-making body, of the Council. The Cabinet meets once a month and consists of the Leader plus five councillors who are appointed by the Leader. Cabinet members are usually drawn from the largest political group on the Council. Each member of the Cabinet has responsibility for one or more areas of Council work (known as ‘portfolios’), such as environment, transport, etc.
The Cabinet’s role is to make decisions on day-to-day matters, consistent with the Council’s overall policies and budget. Where Cabinet decisions fall outside the Council’s policy and budget strategy, these must be referred to the Council for consideration as a whole.
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Portfolio
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Councillor
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Responsibilities
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1
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Leader
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K Mills
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- Leadership
- Corporate Plan
- Human Resources (Health & Safety)
- Local Government Reorganisation
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2
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Deputy Leader
The Deputy Leader supports the Leader, including acting in the Leader's place when the Leader is unable to act or the office of the Leader is vacant.
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E A Biggs
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- Political Management Processes
- Communications
- Kent County Council lead
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3
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Community and Corporate Assets
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L M Wright |
- Non-Housing Assets (Corporate Property, Asset Management, Architecture & Surveying, Valuation & CPS, Leisure Services, Deal Pier)
- Events (including Open Golf)
- Community Services
- Health & Wellbeing
- Museums, Heritage, VIC and Tourism
- Kearsney Abbey and Maison Dieu
- Skills & Education
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4
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Finance, Governance, Technology & Resilience
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M J Nee |
- Finance (Accountancy, Financial Services, Procurement, Property Investment)
- Governance (Corporate Governance, Legal Services, Corporate Services, Democratic Services)
- Technology Services (including website)
- Community Safety
- CCTV
- Continuous Improvement
- Licensing
- Parking Services
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5
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Housing
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P M Brivio |
- Strategic Housing
- Housing Development
- Housing Management
- Housing Options
- Housing Assets/Maintenance
- Homelessness
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6
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Planning, Climate Change, Built & Natural Environment
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E A Biggs |
- Planning and Development (Development Management, Planning Policy, Local Plan, Core Strategy, Building Control, Planning Enforcement)
- Waste Services
- Strategic Transport
- Parks, Open Spaces, and Countryside
- Natural Environment
- Climate Change
- Economic Development (including Major Projects)
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Public Participation
All meetings of Dover District Council’s Cabinet are open to the public and further details can be found on the website under Public Access to Information. The meetings are usually held at the Council Offices, Whitfield although the Cabinet will meet in other locations as deemed appropriate from time to time.
Past Leaders of the Council
A list of the past Leaders of the Council
Contact Democratic Services
Email: democratic.services@dover.gov.uk