Cotswold District Council cabinet reshuffle

The newly appointed, seven-member Cabinet will save local taxpayers approximately £8,000 per year while delivering on key commitments.

This change follows the decision by Cllr Lisa Spivey to step back from her Cabinet role and Cllr Tony Dale’s choice to focus on his recovery after a recent car accident. Both Cllr Spivey and Cllr Dale have been instrumental in their roles over the past five years, and Cllr Harris extended his gratitude for their hard work and dedication.

“We’re immensely grateful to Lisa and Tony for their commitment and many achievements,” said Cllr Harris. “Lisa has overseen the development of hundreds of affordable homes for local people and has taken a strong stand in holding water companies to account on the sewage scandal affecting our community. Tony has driven our economic growth strategy, creating 500 new jobs in the district. We look forward to welcoming him back to the Cabinet once he’s fully recovered.”

The newly structured Cabinet is designed to bring fresh perspectives and renewed focus to essential council priorities, including ensuring that there is an infrastructure first approach to new development, more genuinely affordable homes are delivered, new jobs are created in the district and that residents are supported through the on-going cost of living crisis.

The Cabinet roles are now as follows:

• Leader: Joe Harris
• Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation: Mike Evemy
• Climate Change and Sustainability: Mike McKeown
• Housing and Planning: Juliet Layton
• Economy and Environment: Tristan Wilkinson
• Communities: Claire Bloomer
• Health, Culture, and Visitor Experience: Paul Hodgkinson

Cllr Harris welcomed new Cabinet Member Cllr Tristan Wilkinson, who brings considerable experience in helping organisations improve. “This team combines a wealth of experience with fresh energy,” said Cllr Harris. “This streamlined cabinet means we’re laser focused on our key priorities and ensures that every decision reflects our mission to make the Cotswolds and even better place to live, work and visit.”