Councillors and committees
Committee details
Cabinet
Purpose of committee
The Cabinet is headed by the Leader of the Council. It consists of nine additional councillors who are appointed by the Leader. The Cabinet provides political leadership and direction across the whole range of council services and considers all policy issues.
Further information on the role and remit of this Committee is available within the Council’s Constitution. You can view/download the Constitution here.
Membership
- Councillor Martin Gannon (Chair)
- Councillor Catherine Donovan (Vice-Chair)
- Councillor John Adams
- Councillor Malcolm Brain
- Councillor Angela Douglas
- Councillor Linda Green
- Councillor Gary Haley
- Councillor John McElroy
- Councillor Michael McNestry
- Councillor Bernadette Oliphant
Contact information
Support officer: Democratic Services, Email: democraticservicesteam@gateshead.gov.uk.