There are 45 elected councillors who represent South Cambridgeshire communities. The political administration is Liberal Democrat, as they hold the majority of the seats on the Council.
9 councillors from the administration make up the Council Cabinet which sets the strategic and political direction of the Council. Below is more information about their roles:
Council Leader – Cllr Bridget Smith
As Leader, Bridget is responsible for the Council’s overall strategy, communications, and representing the authority on key partnerships, including the Government’s Cambridge Growth Company.
Deputy Leader - Cllr Brian Milnes
Brian's portfolio includes transport and infrastructure, as well as representing the Council on regional partnerships such as the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and the Greater Cambridge Partnership. Brian has worked extensively in the IT sector and now focuses on business process re-engineering.
Lead Cabinet Member for Housing – Cllr John Batchelor
John is responsible for overseeing key areas including new build housing, homelessness support, housing advice and the Council’s housing strategy.
Lead Cabinet Member for Economic Development - Cllr Peter McDonald
Peter has responsibility for business support and development, skills and apprenticeships, and Enterprise Zones. He has led the growth of the Council’s business support offer, particularly focusing on SMEs.
Lead Cabinet Member for Resources - Cllr Natalie Warren-Green
Natalie is responsible for finance, governance, procurement, HR, and supporting local government reorganisation.
Lead Cabinet Member for Planning– Cllr Henry Batchelor
Leading Planning, Henry is responsible for planning policy, development management, and building control.
Lead Cabinet Member for Environment - Cllr Laurence Damary-Homan
Laurence is the lead for Environment, covering climate and environment, waste and recycling, environmental health, and licensing.
Lead Cabinet Member for Healthy Communities - Cllr Lisa Redrup
Lisa is responsible for areas such as new towns, community development, cost-of-living support, and health and wellbeing.
Lead Cabinet Member for Corporate Services - Cllr Ed Sanders
Ed is responsible for Corporate Services, overseeing customer services, digital delivery and inclusion, shared services, and policy and performance.