At Epping Forest District Council, the Leader of Council leads the council with the support of the Cabinet, appointed by the Leader to manage a portfolio of services.
The Cabinet (also known as the Executive) is made up of 10 councillors. It makes many of the decisions relating to how Epping Forest District Council is run, working within its financial and policy guidelines.
The Cabinet is the Council’s main decision-making body and is responsible for strategic policy-making and budget setting. Routine decisions are taken by individual Cabinet Members acting under their delegated powers, rather than at Cabinet meetings.
Portfolio |
Portfolio Holder 2022/2023 |
Leader |
Councillor Chris Whitbread |
Deputy Leader & Place |
Councillor Nigel Bedford |
Finance |
Councillor John Philip |
Housing & Community |
Councillor Holly Whitbread |
Wellbeing & Community Partnerships |
Councillor Aniket Patel |
Customer |
Councillor Alan Lion |
Contracts & Commissioning |
Councillor Nigel Avey |
Technical Services |
Councillor Ken Williamson |
Internal Resources |
Councillor Sam Kane |
Reviews & Efficiency |
Councillor Les Burrows |
More information on the responsibilities of the Cabinet can be found in the council’s constitution under Portfolio Holder Responsibilities.
Support officer: A. Hendry (Democratic Services). DD Tel: (01992) 564246
Postal address:
Civic Offices
High Street
Epping
Essex
CM16 4BZ
Phone: 01992 564243
Email: democraticservices@eppingforestdc.gov.uk