Find out about the membership and leadership of our Cabinet and its responsibilities.
The Cabinet is our decision-making body. Its responsibilities include monitoring the council budget, making day-to-day decisions on resources and forming partnerships with other organisations.
The Leader of the Council provides leadership to us and chairs the Cabinet. The Leader also appoints other councillors as Cabinet members. The Cabinet has collective responsibility for any decisions made.
Membership of the Cabinet
| Member | Role and portfolio responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Councillor Gareth Williams | Leader of the Council with responsibility for finance, audit, insurance, revenues and benefits |
| Councillor Sophie Porter | Deputy Leader and Community and Residents portfolio |
| Councillor Abe Allen | Enabling Services portfolio |
| Councillor Jules Crossley | Policy, Climate and Sustainability portfolio |
| Councillor Keith Dibble | Development and Economic Growth portfolio |
| Councillor Christine Guinness | Regeneration and Property portfolio |
| Councillor Becky Williams | Neighbourhood Services portfolio |
Rushmoor Cabinet photo. From left to right, Councillor Abe Allen, Councillor Sophie Porter, Councillor Jules Crossley, Councillor Gareth Williams, Councillor Becky Williams, Councillor Christine Guinness and Councillor Keith Dibble.
Cabinet portfolios
Each Cabinet member is responsible for particular areas of council business - this is known as their portfolio. Cabinet members are also called portfolio holders.
Please visit our about the portfolios page for more information.
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