Appointments to Committees and Panels
Appointment of Executive Cabinet, Panels, District Assemblies, Standards Committee, Independent Remuneration Panel and Opposition Spokesperson
2008/2009
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 M H Oldham
- Economic Services - Councillor K Quinn
- Environmental Services - Councillor Piddington
- Lifelong Learning Services - Councillor Cooney
- Personal and Community Services - Councillor Taylor
- Technical Services - Councillor Whitehead
- Without Portfolio - Councillor J M Fitzpatrick
Aides (Non-Cabinet Posts)
- Aide de Camp - Councillor Wareing
- 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
Cabinet Secretaries Areas of Responsibilities
- Economic Services/Technical Services - Councillor Doubleday
- Personal and Community Services - Councillor Warrington
- Co-ordination Services/Lifelong Learning - Councillor Sidebottom
- First Deputy/Services for Children and Young People - Councillor S Quinn
- Without Portfolio - Councillor S Smith
- 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, Wareing and 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, Wareing, 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 Warrington
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, Warrington and Wareing
Energy Panel
7 Members (Labour 6/Conservative 1)
Chair - Councillor SR Oldham
Deputy Chair - Councillor B Holland
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, Doubleday, Harrison, Middleton 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, Highton, Patrick, S Quinn, Reynolds, Sullivan, Warrington and Wild
Co-opted Members:
- Mrs S Marsh Church of England
- Rev Dean M Walsh Roman Catholic Church
- Mr N Ahmed The Muslim Faith
- Mrs T N Sharma The Hindu Faith
- Mr P Noblett Parent Governor
- Mrs N Dallas Parent Governor
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, Whitley and White
Ashton-under-Lyne District Assembly
Chair - Councillor Travis
Deputy Chair - Councillor Highton
Councillors Ambler, Bray, Davis, Kelly, Piddington, Sidebottom, S. Smith, Whitehead and Whitley
Student Representatives
- Yasmin Patel - Hartshead Sports College
- Rebecca Tennant - Stamford High School
- Thomas Vasey - St Damians High School
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, Wareing, Warrington and White
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
Dukinfield District Assembly
Chair - Councillor Wild
Deputy Chair - Councillor J Lane
Councillors Cartwright, Sweeton, Shorrock and Taylor
Student Representative
- Emma Haynes - 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, Fitzpatrick, Kitchen, M.H. Oldham, Robinson and R. Welsh
Student Representative
- Emma McLavey - 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 Fitzpatrick, Kitchen, S.R. Oldham and Sullivan
Youth Representatives
Mr P Martin and Miss J Dale
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
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
Advisory Members (2008-2010)
- Richard Ryder - Mossley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society
- Fiona Weaver - Carrbrook Village Residents Association
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
Advisory Members (2008-2010)
Joyce Howarth - Rotary Club
Standards Committee
Chair - Mr R Pannone
Mr D Berry, Parish Councillor Melanie Anderson and Rev D Thomas together with Councillors Bell and S R Oldham (two independent vacancies)
Independent Remuneration Panel
Sir Rodney Brook, Mr Peter Martin and Mr John Nugent
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

