Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, Leader of Sandwell Council, has announced her Cabinet for the municipal year of 2024/25. Cabinet Members and their portfolios are:
- Councillor Kerrie Carmichael – Leader of the Council
- Councillor Paul Moore – Statutory Deputy Leader, Finance and Resources
- Councillor Suzanne Hartwell – Deputy Leader, Neighbourhoods and Community
- Councillor Sukhbir Gill – Business and Skills
- Councillor Vicki Smith – Housing and Sustainable Development
- Councillor Keith Allcock – Environment and Highways
- Councillor Peter Hughes – Regeneration and Infrastructure
- Councillor Jackie Taylor – Adult Services, Health and Wellbeing
- Councillor Jalal Uddin – Children and Families
Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, Leader of Sandwell Council, said: “My Cabinet and I are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for Sandwell residents.
“This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sandwell Council, when our six towns were brought together under our current boundaries.
“Sandwell is a great place full of people who look out for each other and get things done. We’re down to earth and proud of our heritage as a powerhouse of the industrial revolution.
“We want to create the opportunities that will help everyone in Sandwell realise their potential. We have an ambitious programme of regeneration projects that will transform our borough but will also be maintaining our focus on becoming brilliant at the basics. That means getting things right for our residents – making our services easy to use and working for the people who need them.
“As we mark our 50th anniversary there are so many reasons for us to be proud of our borough and be confident that together we can deliver a great future for Sandwell.”
Roles and portfolios of Cabinet Members will be formally announced at Sandwell’s Annual Council meeting on Tuesday 21 May at 6pm.