Communities Cabinet Portfolio

Portfolio Holder: Councillor Steve Bowles

Deputy Portfolio Holders: Councillor Arif Hussain

As well as Communities, the Cabinet Portfolio spans the directorates:

• Deputy Chief Executive
• Resources
• Health and Wellbeing

The functions of the portfolio include:

• 16 Community Boards
• partner engagement, including Town and Parish Council and voluntary and community sector engagement.
• Devolution
• Assets of Community Value
• Community Engagement and Development
• Community Support (support for vulnerable families through the Helping Hand service)
• Armed Forces Covenant
• Equalities and Inclusion
• Community Safety