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The Council’s Cabinet are responsible for ensuring that tasks and targets made in last years performance plan are implemented. They are primarily supported in achieving this by the Council’s Chief Executive and Corporate Management Team. In Worcester t he cabinet is made up of seven councillors – each carrying responsibility for their own ‘portfolio’ or range of services.
Cllr Simon Geraghty Simon’s role is at the heart of local government in Worcester and, as Leader of the Council, he provides strategic leadership and vision. He aims to make sure the Council plays its full part in the ongoing renaissance of the city as well as striving to continue to improve its services at the lowest possible cost to the council taxpayer. Simon chairs the Council’s cabinet which is responsible for leading the development of council policies and overseeing the delivery of those plans. He also liaises with the County Council, neighbouring district councils and other bodies at regional and national level as well as being the current Vice-Chair of the Worcester Alliance. Born and bred in Worcester, with a degree in Politics, Simon became Deputy Leader in 2003 and is now one of the youngest council leaders in the country.
Cllr Barry Mackenzie Williams Barry’s role is to assist the Leader in providing strategic direction for the Council. He has responsibility for overall governance, performance and service delivery, ensuring the Council meets its targets and manages the themes that cross portfolios. Barry brings a wealth of experience to this role from a varied career as a naval officer, civil servant and barrister.
Cllr Francis Lankester Francis is a teacher by profession and has previously held the tourism and riverside regeneration portfolio. He is now responsible for reducing crime and the fear of crime in the city, working within the Local Area Agreement to improve the quality of life in city neighbourhoods and working with partners to tackle housing shortages in the city and increase affordable housing.
Cllr David Tibbutt David was consultant cardiologist at the Worcester Royal Infirmary until 1998, when he retired. He then became an advisor to the Ministry of Health in Uganda for continuing Medical Education, and still visits the country to work in a mission hospital. In his Cabinet role he is responsible for delivering a high quality built and natural environment, particularly in the city centre, as well as enhancing local transport choice. He is also helping to develop Worcester ’s cultural events and visitor appeal, aiming to position the city as an all year round tourist destination.
Cllr Allah Ditta Allah Ditta was Worcester ’s first Asian mayor and now takes responsibility for one of the Council’s highest profile portfolios. He is responsible for making the city’s streets, neighbourhoods, parks and open spaces cleaner and more attractive for residents and visitors. He also oversees the encouragement of sustainable waste management through recycling and reducing waste, including collection of bulky rubbish.
Cllr Roger Knight Roger worked in private sector procurement with a leading DIY chain before he retired. He is responsible for making the best use of financial resources by delivering services through grant aid, external contracts and partnerships, and generating income by selling council services and securing sponsorship. He is also responsible for balancing the budget and keeping council tax increases to no more than 2.5% - above the retail prices index – making sure the
Cllr David Clark David has varied professional experience that has embraced Theatre Management, Personnel Management, Sales and Marketing and running his own retail business in Worcester for a number of years. He is now Recruitment and Media Officer for Age Concern Worcester. David’s City Council role is for clear performance standards, improving communication and consultation with residents and the Council’s workforce, championing the needs of council customers and the continuing development of our customer service centre. |
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