The Leader’s list of Cabinet Portfolio holders is as follows from 21 May 2008:
| CABINET RESPONSIBILITY | LEAD MEMBER |
|---|---|
| External Relations | Cllr Howard Sykes (Leader of the Council) |
| Customer Services and UNITY Partnership | Cllr Jackie Stanton (Deputy Leader of the Council) |
| Community Services and Housing | Cllr John McCann |
| Environment and Infrastructure | Cllr Mark Alcock |
| Finance and Resources | Cllr Lynne Thompson |
| Regeneration | Cllr Mohib Uddin |
| Adult Services and Health | Cllr Brian Lord |
| People and Communities | Cllr Rod Blyth |
| Children, Young People and Families | Cllr Kay Knox |
| Member without Portfolio | Cllr Dave Hibbert |