The Members of the Executive
The Executive Members in 2011 / 12
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.
Leader of the Council, Sir Richard Leese
Leads on:
- Overall Policy Co-ordination
- Regeneration & Economic Development
- External Relationships
- Communications
Support: Paula Crosby - 0161 234 3711
p.crosby@manchester.gov.uk
Statutory Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Jim Battle
Leads on:
- Crime & Disorder
- Disorder & Respect Agenda
- Performance & Transformation (with Executive Member for Finance & Human Resources)
- Ward Coordination
- Support on Economic Development & Regeneration (East & Central Manchester)
Questions to the Deputy Leader
Support: Teresa McKeon - 0161 234 3311
t.mckeon@manchester.gov.uk
Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Sue Murphy
Leads on:
- Community Cohesion & Social Cohesion
- Equal Opportunities
- Valuing Older People
- Voluntary Sector
- Worklessness & Skills
- Support on Economic Development & Regeneration (South Manchester & Wythenshawe)
Questions to the Deputy Leader
Support: Teresa McKeon - 0161 234 3311
t.mckeon@manchester.gov.uk
Executive Member for Adult Services, Councillor Glynn Evans
Leads on:
- Adult Social Care
- Asylum Seekers
- Health
- Supporting People
Questions to The Executive Member
Assistant Executive Member: Councillor Naeem Ul-Hassan
Support: Deborah Dua - 0161 234 3344
d.dua@manchester.gov.uk
Executive Member for Culture & Leisure, Councillor Michael Lee Amesbury
Leads on:
- Cultural Strategy
- Galleries & Museums
- Libraries
- Sport & Sport Development
- External Arts / Sports Bodies
- Indoor / Outdoor Leisure
- Open Spaces & Cemeteries
- Youth Offer
Questions to The Executive Member
Assistant Executive Member: Councillor Rosa Battle
Support: Tina Howard-Bryning - 0161 234 3328
t.howard-bryning@manchester.gov.uk
Executive Member for Children's Services, Councillor Afzal Khan
Leads on:
- Schools
- Early years
- 14-19
- Children & Families
- Overall responsibility for all matters affecting Children & Young People (Every Child Matters)
- Lead Member under Section 19 of the Children's Act 2004
Questions to The Executive Member
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:
- Transport Policy (including parking)
- Green issues (including waste strategy & waste collection)
- Planning
- Licensing Policy
Questions to The Executive Member
Assistant Executive Member: Councillor David Royle
Support: Anna Thorogood - 0161 234 3003
a.thorogood@manchester.gov.uk
Executive Member for Finance & Human Resources, Councillor Jeff Smith
Leads on:
- Budget
- Council Tax & Benefits
- Land & Property
- Corporate Personnel
- Resource Procurement
- Hospitality & Trading Services
Questions to the Executive Member
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 Paul Andrews
Leads on:
- Housing
- Highways
- Neighbourhood management (including management of physical environment)
- Environmental Services
- Markets
Questions to The Executive Member
Assistant Executive Member: Councillor John Longsden
Support: Lisa Booth & Sharon McCombe (Job-Share) - 0161 234 3345
l.booth@manchester.gov.uk or s.mccombe@manchester.gov.uk
Further information
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Agenda and Reports for Executive Meetings
To download agenda and reports for previous meetings of the Executive
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The role of the Executive
Explains the role of the Executive as a decision making body, and the Standing Consultative Panel.
