Changes made to Powys cabinet

Powys County Council Leader Councillor David Jones has announced changes in the way service areas and responsibilities are managed within his cabinet.

The changes, which were announced after the council’s annual meeting, do not affect the size or membership of the cabinet and have been introduced to ensure areas of responsibility support the county council’s new operating structure.

“We have changed the operating structure of the council as part of a drive to become a commissioning council with a greater emphasis on service outcomes. It follows that the cabinet members’ portfolios also change to compliment the new structure and provide seamless leadership,” he said.

“I have also taken the opportunity to change some cabinet member roles to provide fresh challenges for the coming year. The council is going through a period of unprecedented change but I am confident that my team is up to that challenge.”

Cabinet make-up

Leader; Cllr David Jones – the area includes the Change Plan

Environment: Cllr Barry Thomas – the area includes Highways and Waste

Commissioning: Cllr Graham Brown – the area will include Leisure and Recreation

Localism: Cllr Garry Banks – the area includes Property and Assets

Learning: Cllr Myfanwy Alexander – the area includes Schools

Value: Cllr Dai Davies – the area includes Finance

Care: Cllr Melanie Davies – the area includes Children’s Social Services and Adult Care

Regeneration: Cllr Rosemarie Harris – the area includes Planning and Regeneration

Corporate Delivery: Cllr Gareth Ratcliffe – the area includes HR and Communications