The Executive Members in 2026/ 2027
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 10 members also has individual special responsibility for a particular area of the Council's services and policies.
If you have a question for them, you can get in touch using our Questions to The Members of the Executive online form.
Leader of the Council
Councillor Bev Craig
Email the Leader: cllr.bev.craig@manchester.gov.uk
Leads on:
- Communications
- External Relationships
- GMCA
- Governance and Devolution
- Inclusive Economic Strategy and Development
- International Strategy
- Lord Mayor’s Office Liaison
- Overall Leadership of the Council
- Oversight on Major Regeneration Projects
- Promotion of the City Locally, Nationally and Internationally
- Strategic Policy Coordination
Statutory Deputy Leader
Councillor Garry Bridges
Email the Deputy Leader: cllr.garry.bridges@manchester.gov.uk
Leads on:
- Major Projects (Including Town Hall)
- Civil Contingencies and Emergency Planning
- Crime and Safety (policing, community safety partnership, tackling youth violence)
- Good Employment, Work and Skills
- Performance and Delivery
- Public Sector Reform
Statutory Deputy Leader
Councillor Tracey Rawlins
Email the Deputy Leader: cllr.tracey.rawlins@manchester.gov.uk
Leads on:
- Advice Services
- Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Homelessness
- Inclusion and Equalities
- Member Development
- Reducing Poverty and Tackling Inequalities
- Refugees and Asylum Seekers
- Voluntary and Community Sector
Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Libraries:
Councillor Shazia Butt
Email the Executive Member: cllr.shazia.butt@manchester.gov.uk
Leads on:
- Culture Strategy
- Digital Exclusion
- Community Events
- Major Events
- Leisure and Manchester Active
- Libraries and Literacy
- Sports and Sport Development
Executive Member for Early Years, Children and Young People
Councillor Julie Reid
Email the Executive Member: cllr.julie.reid@manchester.gov.uk
Leads on:
- 0-16 Education - A place in a good school for all our children
- Corporate Parenting
- Delivering Ofsted Improvements including Safeguarding, Fostering and Adoption and reducing the number of looked after children
- Early Help and Early Years
- Lead Member for Children’s Services (LMCS)
- Play
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion
- Youth Services, Engagement and Provision
Executive Member for Healthy Manchester and Adult Social Care
Councillor Thomas Frederick Robinson
Email the Executive Member: cllr.thomas.robinson@manchester.gov.uk
Leads on:
- Adult Social Care (older people)
- Early Intervention and Prevention
- Health and Care Integration
- Learning Disabilities and Mental Health
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Public Health and Tackling Health Inequalities
- The Local Care Organisation
Executive Member for Neighbourhoods
Councillor Basat Sheikh
Email the Executive Member: cllr.basat.sheikh@manchester.gov.uk
Leads on:
- Bereavement Services
- Cleaner Streets (waste, recycling, street cleansing)
- Licensing and Enforcement (licensing, litter, etc.)
- Markets and Other Traded Services
- Neighbourhood Plans
- Parks and Allotments
Executive Member for Clean Air, Environment and Transport
Councillor Mandie Shilton Godwin
Email the Executive Member: Councillor Mandie Shilton Godwin
Leads on:
- Clean Air and Air Quality
- Biodiversity
- Climate Emergency and Tackling Climate Change
- Food Sustainability
- Highways and Parking
- Transport Strategy
- Walking and Cycling
- Zero Carbon
Executive Member for Finance and Resources:
Councillor Andrew Simcock
Email the Executive Member: cllr.andrew.simcock@manchester.gov.uk
Leads on:
- Corporate Property
- Digital Strategy
- Finance (Budget, Capital Programme, Revenue and Benefits)
- Human Resources and Organisational Development
- Internal ICT
- Legal
- Procurement and Social Value
Executive Member for Housing and Regeneration
Councillor Gavin White
Email the Executive Member: cllr.gavin.white@manchester.gov.uk
Leads on:
- Housing Management
- Planning
- Private Rented Sector and Enforcement
- Regeneration Projects and Investment in District Centres
- Residential Growth
- Strategic Housing