Changes announced to Hampshire County Council’s Cabinet

The following changes to Hampshire County Council’s Cabinet membership have been announced today, as Councillor Russell Oppenheimer has been asked to step down as Executive Member for Universal Services – Countryside and Regulatory Services in relation to confidentiality issues

Apr 19 2024

Councillor Kirsty North takes on the portfolio of Executive Member for Countryside and Regulatory Services, and also retains her Chairmanship of the Employment in Hampshire County Council Committee (EHCC).

Councillor Zoe Huggins has been appointed to the position of Executive Member for Performance, Human Resources, Inclusion and Diversity.

The portfolio changes will come into effect from Tuesday 23 April, at which point the Cabinet will comprise of the following Executive Members:

  • Councillor Rob Humby
    • Leader and Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services
  • Councillor Roz Chadd   
    • Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services
  • Councillor Liz Fairhurst   
    • Executive Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health
  • Councillor Jan Warwick   
    • Executive Member for Younger Adults and Health and Wellbeing
  • Councillor Edward Heron   
    • Executive Lead Member for Children's Services
  • Councillor Steve Forster   
    • Executive Member for Education
  • Councillor Nick Adams-King   
    • Executive Lead Member for Universal Services
  • Councillor Kirsty North   
    • Executive Member for Countryside and Regulatory Services
  • Councillor Zoe Huggins   
    • Executive Member for Performance, Human Resources, Communications and Inclusion and Diversity