Composition

The Cabinet is made up of the Leader and nine other Cabinet Members. The Leader is elected for a four-year term by the Council. The other Cabinet Members are appointed by the Leader.

Function

The Cabinet, at its monthly meetings, decides on key decisions and policy. A key decision is a decision which is considered to be significant in financial terms or in terms of its effects on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more wards.

Attending Cabinet meetings

Members of the public are welcome to attend Cabinet meetings.

Petitions or deputation requests may be made to Cabinet for consideration on any items appearing on the open agenda. If you want to organise a deputation or a petition, please refer to the Deputations section here: https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/councillors-and-democracy/councillors-committees-and-decisions/take-part-democratic-process

For more information about petitions or deputations at Cabinet please contact: governance@lbhf.gov.uk