Cabinet
A majority of decisions about Council services are made by the Cabinet. It also leads in the preparation of the Council’s budget and policy framework. View all upcoming committee meetings.
The Cabinet is made up of the Leader and nine other councillors who each have an individual area of responsibility, known as a portfolio. Cabinet members can take decisions together when sitting as the Cabinet. They can also make decisions by themselves that fall within their remits. You can view details about significant decisions that will be made by the Cabinet or Cabinet members (Key Decisions) on the Forward Plan. Information about any Key Decision must be published on the Forward Plan at least 28 days in advance of the decision being made.
Nottinghamshire County Council Cabinet Members
- Councillor Sam Smith - Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council
- Councillor Bruce Laughton - Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Transformation
- Councillor Ben Bradley - Cabinet Member for Education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Councillor Chris Barnfather - Cabinet Member Business Management
- Councillor Jonathan Wheeler - Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care
- Councillor Tracey Taylor - Cabinet Member for Children and Families
- Councillor Scott Carlton - Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Health
- Councillor Keith Girling - Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Asset Management
- Councillor Richard Jackson - Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources
- Councillor Neil Clarke MBE - Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment
Deputy Cabinet Members
There are also seven Deputy Cabinet Members who assist Cabinet Members in policy delivery and monitoring and evaluating the budget implications of decisions. They have a role researching and understanding matters relevant to specific Portfolios.
- Councillor Tom Smith - Deputy Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care
- Councillor Sinead Anderson – Deputy Cabinet Member for Children and Families
- Councillor Gordon Wheeler - Deputy Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Health
- Councillor Reg Adair – Deputy Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Asset Management
- Councillor Nigel Moxon - Deputy Cabinet Member for Education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Councillor André Camilleri – Deputy Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources
- Councillor John Cottee - Deputy Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment
