The Executive Members in 2012 / 13
The Executive is the main decision making body of the Council, responsible for implementing the budgetary and policy framework of the Council. Each of the 9 members also has individual special responsibility for a particular area of the Council's services and policies.
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Leader of the Council Sir Richard Leese
Leads on:
- Communications
- Economic Development
- External Relationships
- Overall Policy Co-ordination
- Support on Regeneration (North Manchester)
Support: Paula Crosby - 0161 234 3711
p.crosby@manchester.gov.uk

Statutory Deputy Leader of the Council
Councillor Jim Battle
Leads on:
- Housing
- Planning and Regeneration
- Questions to the Deputy Leader, Councillor Jim Battle
- Email the Deputy Leader, Councillor Jim Battle
Support: Teresa McKeon - 0161 234 3311
t.mckeon@manchester.gov.uk
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Deputy Leader of the Council
Councillor Sue Murphy
Leads on:
- Community Cohesion & Social Inclusion
- Equal Opportunities
- International
- Regeneration (South Manchester & Wythenshawe)
- Support on Human Resources
- Valuing Older People
- Voluntary Sector
- Worklessness & Skills
Questions to the Deputy Leader, Councillor Sue Murphy
Email the Deputy Leader, Councillor Sue Murphy
Support: Teresa McKeon - 0161 234 3311
t.mckeon@manchester.gov.uk

Executive Member for Adult Health and Wellbeing
Councillor Glynn Evans
Leads on:
- Adult Social Care
- Health
- Supporting People
Questions to the Executive Member, Councillor Glynn Evans
Email the Executive Member, Councillor Glynn Evans
Assistant Executive Member: Councillor Naeem Ul-Hassan
Support: Deborah Dua - 0161 234 3344
d.dua@manchester.gov.uk

Executive Member for Culture & Leisure
Councillor Rosa Battle
Leads on:
- Cultural Strategy
- Events
- External Arts / Sports Bodies
- Galleries & Museums
- Indoor / Outdoor Leisure
- Libraries
- Open Spaces & Cemeteries
- Sport & Sport Development
- Youth Offer
Questions to the Executive Member, Councillor Rosa Battle
Email the Executive Member, Councillor Rosa Battle
Assistant Executive Member: Councillor Luthfur Rahman
Support: Tina Howard-Bryning - 0161 234 3328
t.howard-bryning@manchester.gov.uk

Executive Member for Children's Services
Councillor Afzal Khan
Leads on:
- 14-19
- Early Years
- Children & Families
- Schools
- Lead Member under Section 19 of the Children's Act 2004
- Overall responsibility for all matters affecting Children & Young People (Every Child Matters)
Questions to the Executive Member, Councillor Afzal Khan
Email the Executive Member, Councillor Afzal Khan
Assistant Executive Member: Councillor Susannah Reeves
Support: Moire Walker - 0161 234 4706
m.walker1@manchester.gov.uk

Executive Member for the Environment
Councillor Nigel Murphy
Leads on:
- Digital Manchester
- Green issues (including waste strategy & waste collection)
- Licensing Policy
- Information Technology
- Transport Policy (including parking)
Questions to the Executive Member, Councillor Nigel Murphy
Email the Executive Member, Councillor Nigel Murphy
Assistant Executive Member: Councillor David Royle
Support: Janet Schofield - 0161 234 3003
j.schofield@manchester.gov.uk

Executive Member for Finance & Human Resources
Councillor Jeff Smith
Leads on:
- Budget
- Council Tax & Benefits
- Hospitality & Trading Services
- Land & Property
- Resource Procurement
Questions to the Executive Member, Councillor Jeff Smith
Email the Executive Member, Councillor Jeff Smith
Assistant Executive Member: Councillor Amina Lone
Support: Tina Howard-Bryning - 0161 234 3328
t.howard-bryning@manchester.gov.uk

Executive Member for Neighbourhood Services
Councillor Bernard Priest
Leads on:
- Crime & Community Safety
- Management of Physical Environment & Environmental Services
- Markets
- Neighbourhood Management (including Highways)
- Ward Co-ordination
Questions to the Executive Member, Councillor Bernard Priest
Email the Executive Member, Councillor Bernard Priest
Assistant Executive Member: Councillor Ian Hyde
Support: Lisa Booth & Sharon McCombe (Job-Share) - 0161 234 3345
l.booth@manchester.gov.uk or s.mccombe@manchester.gov.uk