Appointments to Committees and Panels
Appointment of Executive Cabinet, Panels, District Assemblies, Standards Committee, Independent Remuneration Panel and Opposition Spokesperson
2009/2010
Cabinet Warrants of Office
Executive Leader - Councillor S R Oldham
First Deputy - Councillor Kitchen
Cabinet Deputies
- Services for Children and Young People - Councillor A L Gwynne
- Co-ordination Services - Councillor J Taylor
- Economic Services - Councillor K Quinn
- Environmental Services - Councillor Piddington
- Lifelong Learning Services - Councillor Cooney
- Personal and Community Services - Councillor B Warrington
- Technical Services - Councillor Whitehead
- Without Portfolio - Councillor J M Fitzpatrick
Aides (Non-Cabinet Posts)
- Project Head (Heritage and Tourism) - Councillor Lane (to be supported by Councillor Sullivan as Musical and Choral Attache)
- Project Head (Sport and Leisure) - Councillor Sweeton
- Project Head (Carbon Reduction) – Councillor B Holland
Cabinet Secretaries Areas of Responsibilities
- Economic Services/Technical Services - Councillor Doubleday
- Personal and Community Services - Councillor A Holland
- Co-ordination Services/Lifelong Learning - Councillor Sidebottom
- First Deputy/Services for Children and Young People - Councillor S Quinn
- Without Portfolio - Councillor J. Reynolds
- Environmental Services and to support Project Heads - Councillor Whitley
Overview (Audit) Panel
13 Members (Labour 10/Conservative 2/Independent 1)
Chair - Councillor B Holland
Deputy Chair - Councillor Harrison
Councillors Ambler, Baines, Carter, Davis, Kitchen, S R Oldham, Ricci, P J Robinson, M J Smith, Warrington
Speakers Panel (Planning)
14 Members (Labour 11/Conservative 2/Independent 1)
Chair - Councillor Bray
Deputy Chairs - Councillor S Quinn and Dickinson
Councillors Davis, A Etchells, J Lane, Middleton, Parker-Perry, Ricci, Robinson, Travis, K Welsh and R Welsh
Speakers Panel (Licensing)
9 Members (Labour 7/Conservative 2)
Chair - Councillor Shorrock
Deputy Chair - Councillor Beeley
Councillors Bowden, M Downs, D Lane, Patrick, S Smith, White and Wild
Speakers Panel (Liquor Licensing)
12 Members (Labour 9/Conservative 2/Independent 1)
Chair - Councillor Brazil
Deputy Chair - Councillor Baines
Councillors Bowden, Buckley, R Etchells, Highton, A Holland, Roberts, M J Smith, S Smith, Sweeton, and Whitley
Audit Panel
7 Members (Labour 6/Conservative 1)
Chair - Councillor B Holland
Deputy Chair - Councillor Harrison
Councillors Baines, Davis, Robinson, and Warrington
Employment Appeals
6 Members (Labour 5 / Conservative 1)
Chair - Councillor Davis
First Deputy, Relevant Cabinet Deputy, Cabinet Secretary to First Deputy
Councillor Dickinson
Capital Project Monitoring Group
5 Members (Labour 4 / Conservative 1)
Chair - Councillor S R Oldham
Councillors Baines, Davis, B. Holland and K Quinn
Carbon Reduction Forum
7 Members (Labour 6/Conservative 1)
Chair - Councillor B. Holland
Deputy Chair - Councillor Parker-Perry
Councillors Kelly, Piddington, M J Smith, Taylor and Whitehead
Personal And Health Services Scrutiny Panel
9 Members (Labour 7/Conservative 2)
Chair - Councillor Ambler
Deputy Chair - Councillor W Downs
Councillors Bowden, Brazil, Cartwright, Harrison, Middleton, Shorrock and Sweeton
Services For Children And Young People Scrutiny Panel
11 Members (Labour 8/Conservative 2/Independent 1)
Chair - Councillor Ricci
Deputy Chair - Councillor R Welsh
Councillors Brelsford, R Etchells, P. Fitzpatrick, Highton, Patrick, S Quinn, Ward, Sullivan and Wild
Co-opted Members:
- Mrs S Marsh Church of England
- Rev Father J. Clarke Roman Catholic Church
- Mr N Ahmed The Muslim Faith
- Mrs T N Sharma The Hindu Faith
- Mr N Osmond
- Ms A Gregory
Technical Economic and Environmental Services Scrutiny Panel
9 Members (Labour 7/Conservative 2)
Chair - Councillor Robinson
Deputy Chair - Councillor Kelly
Councillors Brazil, Cartwright, M Downs, A Holland, D Lane, Roberts. and S Smith
Resources and Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Panel
9 Members (Labour 7/Conservative 2)
Chair - Councillor M J Smith
Deputy Chair - Councillor Brelsford
Councillors Beeley, Buckley, W Downs, Sidebottom, Travis, White and Whitley
Ashton-under-Lyne District Assembly
Chair - Councillor Travis
Deputy Chair - Councillor Highton
Councillors Ambler, Bray, Davis, Harrison, Kelly, Piddington, Sidebottom, S. Smith, Whitehead and Whitley
Student Representatives
- Yasmin Patel - Hartshead Sports College
- Rebecca Tennant - Stamford High School
- Thomas Vasey - St Damians RC Science College
- Ashley Williams - New Charter Academy
- Sian Cooper - St Damians RC Science College
- Josh Davidson - St Damians RC Science College
- Jessica Booth - New Charter Academy
- Samuel Ramsbotham - New Charter Academy
Advisory Members (2008-2010)
- Tim White - 12th Ashton Scout Group
- Vincent Robinson - Ashton Ladysmith Cricket Club and Trust
- June Allman - Broadoak and Smallshaw Community Association
- Janet Patterson - Currier Lane Area Residents Association
Denton and Audenshaw District Assembly
Chair - Councillor M Downs
Deputy Chair - Councillor D Lane
Councillors Brazil, Brelsford, Doubleday, W. Downs, A. L. Gwynne, Ricci, M .J. Smith, Ward, Warrington and White
Student Representatives
- Molly Hughes - St Thomas More
- Nathan Hanna - St Thomas More
- Bethany Nickisson - Two Trees Sports College
Advisory Members (2008-2010)
- Sandra Marston - Denton District Scout Association
- Julie Fisher - Audenshaw Local History Society
- Jean Marlor Denton Local History Society
Droylsden District Assembly
Chair - Councillor Middleton
Deputy Chair - Councillor A. Holland
Councillors Cooney, B Holland, S Quinn and K Quinn.
Student Representative
- Jake Moroney Littlemoss High
Advisory Members (2008-2010)
Stuart Eyres - Tameside Forum of Disabled People
Mark Sanderson - Droylsden Sub-Aqua Club
Dukinfield District Assembly
Chair - Councillor Wild
Deputy Chair - Councillor J Lane
Councillors Cartwright, Sweeton, Shorrock and Taylor
Student Representative
- Emma Haynes - Astley Sports College
- Stephanie Chamberlain - All Saints College
- Nathan Caldecott - Astley Sports College
Advisory Members (2008-2010)
Margaret Lee - Dukinfield Town Twinning
Hyde District Assembly
Chair - Councillor Sullivan
Deputy Chair - Councillor Bowden
Councillors Baines, Bell, J. Fitzpatrick, P. Fitzpatrick, Kitchen, Robinson and R. Welsh
Student Representative
- Emma McLavey - Alder Community High
- Matthew Latchford - Alder Community High
Advisory Members (2008 - 2010)
- Alan Barton - Werneth Low Residents Association
- Neil Openshaw - Cash Box Credit Union
- Audrey White - John Grundy Tenants Association
- Ali Reza - Hyde Bangladesh Welfare Association
Longdendale and Hattersley District Assembly
Chair - Councillor Parker-Perry
Deputy Chair - Councillor Reynolds
Councillors J. Fitzpatrick, Kitchen, S.R. Oldham and Sullivan
Youth Representatives
- Emily Hett - Longdendale Community Language College
- Jake Berry - Longdendale Community Language College
Advisory Members (2008-2010)
- Janet Gould - Broadbottom Community Association
- James Jacobs - Hattersley and Mottram People's Association
- Elsie Dixon - Hattersley Forum Community Association
- Karen Johnson - Hollingworth Carnival and Residents
- Phil Corris - Peak Valley Housing Association
- Shaheen Naz - Small Business Representatvie
Mossley and Stalybridge North District Assembly
Chair - Councillor Roberts
Deputy Chair - Councillor R Etchells
Councillors Carter, A Etchells, Patrick and K Welsh.
Student Representatives
- Nathan Clays-Jones Mossley Hollins
- Emily Cookson Mossley Hollins
- Ellie Woodhouse - Mossley Hollins
Advisory Members (2008-2010)
- Richard Ryder - Mossley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society
- Fiona Weaver - Carrbrook Village Residents Association
- Terry Drabble - You Can Youth Group
Stalybridge District Assembly
Chair - Councillor K Welsh
Deputy Chair - Councillor Dickinson
Councillors Beeley, Buckley, Cartwright, Patrick, Roberts, Shorrock and Sweeton
Student Representatives
- Adam Whittaker - West Hill High School
- Sohail Majid - West Hill High School
- Lee McLaughlin - Samuel Laycock School
- Daniel Wrigley - Samuel Laycock School
- Jacob Sutcliffe - West Hill High School
- Samuel Bennett - West Hill High School
Advisory Members (2008-2010)
Joyce Howarth - Rotary Club
Standards Committee
Chair - Mr R Pannone
Mr Ahmed Ali, Mrs Jacqueline Barnes, Mr David Berry, Ms Valerie Bracken, Reverend Dennis Thomas, Parrish Councillor M Anderson (Mossley Town Council Representative), Councillor V Carter (Mossley Town Council Representative), Councillor J Kitchen, First Deputy, and Nominated substitute Councillor S Quinn, Councillor J Bell, Leader of the Opposition, and nominated substitute Councillor D Baines.
Independent Remuneration Panel
Sir Rodney Brook, Mr Peter Martin, Mr John Nugent, Mr. Peter Saunders and Mr. Peter Welsh
Opposition Spokespersons 2008/2009
- Executive Leader and First Deputy - Councillor Bell
- Services for Children and Young People - Councillor Buckley
- Co-ordination Services - Councillor Ambler
- Economic Services - Councillor Kelly
- Environmental Services - Councillor Beeley
- Lifelong Learning Services - Councillor Dickinson
- Personal Services - Councillor Baines
- Technical Services - Councillor R Welsh
- Without Portfolio - Councillor Baines


