West Northamptonshire Council’s controlling Conservative party has named eight councillors who will help form the authority’s cabinet, subject to approval at tomorrow’s (Thursday, 20 May) annual council meeting.
Last week it was announced that Councillor Jonathan Nunn would be leader and Councillor Adam Brown would be his deputy.
Cllr Nunn said: “With these appointments, we have a strong team to help begin making our aspirations for West Northamptonshire a reality.
“We have some world class assets, from Silverstone Circuit and the high-tech performance cluster that has generated, an internationally renowned footwear industry and some global players like Carlsberg and Barclaycard.
“The county is steeped in history, has some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside and is perhaps the best geographical position in the country, making it an ideal location for both business and the visitor economy.
“We intend to capitalise on all of these assets to ensure the area and its residents have a very bright future to look forward to.”
All of the appointments are subject to confirmation during tomorrow’s (Thursday, 20 May) West Northamptonshire Council Annual Meeting.
Here are all the cabinet members and the departments they will be responsible for.
1. Matt Golby
Cllr Matt Golby, Portfolio Holder for Adult Care, Wellbeing and Health Integration The council said: "Cllr Golby has been a member of the Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board for the past four years and has built a strong dialogue with key stakeholders across the health and social care sector. He was also Leader of Northamptonshire County Council through its recovery during the last three years."
2. Phil Larratt
Cllr Phil Larratt, Portfolio Holder for Climate, Transport, Highways and Waste Services The council said: "Cllr Larratt’s 34 years in local government have included stints as member responsible for highways, a member of the Northampton Traffic Committee, Environment Portfolio Holder, Deputy Leader and Leader. He has also chaired and worked on a variety of Scrutiny Panels resulting in improvements in tree management and lighting improvements across the town."
3. Lizzy Bowen
Cllr Lizzy Bowen, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Services The council said: "Cllr Bowen's background in business positions serves her well to handle Corporate Services which deals with key aspects of the council’s work including customer service and performance. As part of the West Northamptonshire Shadow Cabinet she held responsibility for Housing, Leisure, Culture and Tourism and was Deputy Leader at Northamptonshire County Council through the final two years of its recovery."
4. Fiona Baker
Fiona Baker, Portfolio Holder for Children, Families and Education The council said: "Cllr Baker has overseen Children’s Services in Northamptonshire for the past two years and in that time they have seen a marked improvement. Previous experience as Chair of the Oxfordshire Scope charity and work with the NSPCC has prepared her well for the role and trusteeship with the Northamptonshire Parent Infant Partnership (NorPIP) gave her a wider perspective on issues affecting children."