Issue - meetings

To note the appointment of the Cabinet by the Leader of the Council.

That the choice of Councillors to serve on the Cabinet and their portfolios detailed below, be noted.

Councillor Ian Roberts thanked Members for their support in electing him as Leader of the Council for the remainder of the municipal year and said it was an honour.to accept the position.  He spoke of the challenging and rapidly changing situation around the  Coronvirus pandemic and of the resilience and forbearance shown by the residents of Flintshire during the recent unprecedented times and curtailment of services.  He expressed his thanks to all Flintshire employees who had maintained the provision of vital services by the Council during the pandemic, citing Streetscene, Social Services, Education, and Information, Communication and Technology, as examples.  He referred to the difficult decisions which had to be taken in accordance with  the information provided by National and Welsh Governments to achieve the best outcomes for Flintshire.

Councillor Roberts paid tribute to the Chief Executive, Chief Officers and their teams,  for their stalwart performance throughout the crisis.  He spoke of the need to continue to exercise caution and restraint to prevent a second wave of the pandemic in the near future.  

In accordance with the Constitution, Councillor Roberts set out his choice of Councillors to serve on the Cabinet. 

Councillor Roberts thanked Cabinet Members for their work and support.  In addition he thanked the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Group Leaders for their engagement to assist the Council in its decision making process. 

RESOLVED:

That the choice of Councillors to serve on the Cabinet and their portfolios detailed below, be noted.