What are Cabinet's Responsibilities

The Cabinet has five main responsibilities. These are:

(i) Responsibility for implementing the agreed Budget and Policy Framework and the development of proposals in accordance with the Budget and Policy Framework;

(ii) Promotion of the economic, social or environmental well-being of the area, leading the development of the community plans and the formation of partnerships with other public, private, voluntary and community organisations including the Redbridge Strategic Partnership;

(iii) Leading the search for best value and considering the outcomes of best value reviews agreed by Scrutiny Committees with a view to ensuring continuous improvement in the delivery of services;

(iv) To exercise all the powers and duties of the Council which are not the responsibility of other bodies;

(v) To be cognisant of the requirements of Social Inclusion and Equal Opportunities in the delivery of services.

Who are the Cabinet Members

There are 10 Cabinet Members who each have their own responsibilities set out under portfolios. The Cabinet Members and their portfolios are as follows:

Leader 
Councillor Weinberg

Leisure, Culture and the Olympics
Councillor Mrs Huggett (Deputy Leader)

Adult Social Services
Councillor Fairley-Churchill

Budget and Performance
Councillor Barden

Children’s Services
Councillor Stark

Community Safety
Councillor V Cole

Environment and Highways
Councillor Aaron

Housing and Health
Councillor Prince

Planning and Regeneration 
Councillor Goody

Resources and Communication
Councillor Chan

More information

More information on the Cabinet can be found in the Council's Constitution, Part 2, Section 5