The Executive: Leader and Cabinet Overview of the Executive: Leader and Cabinet Leader of the council Councillor John Cotton Cabinet Members Deputy Leader of the council, Councillor Sharon ThompsonChildren Young People and Families, Councillor Karen McCarthyDigital, Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Councillor Saima SulemanEnvironment, Councillor Majid Mahmood Cabinet Members Interim Health and Social Care, Councillor Rob PocockHousing and Homelessness, Councillor Jayne FrancisSocial Justice, Community Safety, and Equalities, Councillor Nicky BrennanTransport, Councillor Liz Clements