Many of the faces stayed the same as when the council announced its new cabinet earlier this month.

During a special council portfolio meeting at the Town Hall, councillors were told who would be leading the various departments.

Edward Lister remained leader, while in other departments Martin Johnson moved from Housing to Licensing, replaced by Guy Senior.

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Leader - Edward Lister

Adult Care and Health – Jim Maddan

Education and Children’s Services – Kathy Tracey

Finance and Corporate Resources – Maurice Heaster (Deputy Leader

Environment, Culture and Community Safety – Sarah McDermott

Housing – Guy Senior

Strategic Planning – Ravi Govindia

Partnerships – James Cousins

Chief Whip – Ian Hart

Planning Applications – Nick Cuff

Licensing – Martin Johnson