What is the Cabinet?
The Cabinet is the executive decision-making body of Norwich City Council, with each member responsible for a specific area of council services.
They meet regularly to discuss and decide on key issues affecting the city.
Meet your Cabinet members (2025–2026)
| Councillor | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Mike Stonard | Leader of the Council |
| Emma Hampton | Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for climate and environment |
| Carli Harper | Finance and major projects |
| Beth Jones | Housing |
| Claire Kidman | Culture and wellbeing |
| Adam Giles | Planning and regulatory services |
| Gurpreet Padda | Equalities and social justice |
Upcoming cabinet meetings
Find when the next meeting is scheduled
These meetings are open to the public unless confidential matters are discussed.
Decisions and documents
Imminent cabinet decisions
Download the list of decisions to be taken at upcoming meetings of the council. This notice is issued under the Local Government (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012:
Cabinet Notice – 6 January 2026 (PDF, 128 KB)
Cabinet Notice – 14 January 2026 (PDF, 137 KB
View officer decisions and historic decision records
Contact democratic services
Email: DemocraticServices@norwich.gov.uk
Phone: 01603 989255
