Following his election as Leader of Ashford Borough Council last week, Ashford Independent Councillor, Noel Ovenden has appointed the following members to Cabinet and assigned their individual Portfolios.
Cllr Ovenden said: “Ashford Greens and Ashford Independents are working together in a joint administration to challenge the status quo. This Cabinet marks a radical departure from 20 years of single party dominance.
“With increased diversity of background, experience and gender, as well as group affiliation, we look forward to getting to work on collaborative and inclusive decision making for the benefit of all Borough residents.”
Cabinet composition
Cllr Noel Ovenden – Leader of the Council
Cabinet Member for Prosperity and Resource
External Role at National, Regional and local level including Joint Working
Overall vision and strategic direction
Budget – Revenue & Capital Spend
ICT and Digital Services
Cllr Steve Campkin – Deputy Leader of the Council
Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport
Climate Change
Air Quality
Waste & Recycling
Sustainable Transport
Cycling strategy
Cllr Bill Barrett
Cabinet Member for Homes & Homelessness
Strategic Housing
Homelessness & Rough sleeping
Landlord Services
Cllr Simon Betty
Cabinet Member for Economic Growth & Investment
Corporate Property
Special Projects
Town Centre Assets
Regeneration Sites
Car Parks & Parking Strategy
Cllr Linda Harman
Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing Delivery & Communication
Planning & Neighbourhood Planning
Building Control
Planning Enforcement
Oversight of PR and Communications
Cllr Heather Hayward
Cabinet Member for Performance and DirectionPolicy
Performance
Service Innovation
Promotion, Tourism
Art, Heritage & Culture
Cllr Dawnie Nilsson
Cabinet Member for People & Services
Human Resources
Customer Services
Cllr Kate Walder
Cabinet Member for Recreation and Public Spaces
Land Management
Waste & Recycling
Town Centre Public Realm
Sports & Community facilities
Oversight of Legal Services
Cllr Liz Wright
Cabinet Member for Communities & Health
Health & Wellbeing
Environmental Health
Equality & Diversity
Safer Streets
Older persons and Ageing well
Overview of Port Health