Unless otherwise delegated, to exercise all executive powers and authority, including the provision of political leadership and strategic policy direction, in relation to all executive functions, duties, powers and responsibilities falling within the scope and responsibilities of this Portfolio.
To lead on all matters that fall within the scope of this Portfolio.
To act as the Council’s principal spokesperson on Council policy and/or matters falling within the scope of this Portfolio affecting the Borough or its citizens at local, regional, national and international level.
To be the Executive lead in relation to all the functions falling within the scope of this Portfolio that relate to (i) Combined Authority functions and matters, including attendance at all relevant WMCA meetings, and (ii) any other relevant body and attendance at their meetings/boards/fora.
SCOPE
· Health inequalities and outcomes
· Public Health and Wellbeing
· Healthy living
· Ageing well
· Mental health
· Food
· Development of strategic relationships with voluntary and community sectors
· Development and building of stronger communities, community cohesion and resilience.
· Libraries
· Promoting resident engagement
· Bereavement and Registrars
· Coroner
· Safer Neighbourhoods
· PCC and Police Liaison
· Reducing violence, including knife crime
· Youth offending and gang intervention
· Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)
· Domestic Abuse
· Trading Standards
· Environmental Health
· Antisocial behaviour
· Noise nuisance
· Public space protection orders