Decision

The Council has decided to designate Cllr Aspinell as Leader and Cllrs Davies and Barrett as Deputy Leaders for the upcoming year.

Analysis

outcome: Cllr Aspinell was designated as Leader of the Council, and Cllrs Davies and Barrett were designated as Deputy Leaders of the Council.

summary: The decision involved the election of a Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council for the Municipal Year 2025/2026.

topline: The Council has decided to designate Cllr Aspinell as Leader and Cllrs Davies and Barrett as Deputy Leaders for the upcoming year.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the selection of key leadership positions within the council, which can impact decision-making and direction.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are implications of political influence as council members from different parties may have differing opinions on the leadership appointments.

URL: https://brentwood.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1287

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Constitution under Council Procedure Rule 2.1 (i) provided that the Annual Meeting of Council would consider the election from its Members a Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council.   The Mayor invited nominations for the election of Leader and Deputy Leader for the Municipal Year 2025/2026.   Cllr Davies MOVED and Cllr Barrett SECONDED that Cllr Aspinell be designated as Leader of the Council and it was AGREED that Cllr Aspinell be designated Leader of the Council.   Cllr Aspinell MOVED and Cllr Dr Barrett SECONDED that Cllrs Davies and Barrett be designated as Deputy Leaders of the Council and it was AGREED that Cllrs Davies and Barrett be designated Deputy Leaders of the Council.  

Date of Decision: May 14, 2025