Leader of the council

The Leader of the council is Councillor Roger Harmer (Liberal Democrats).

Leader’s responsibilities

The Leader is accountable for the following functions and services:

• leadership of the council and cabinet
• corporate strategy, performance, and the improvement and recovery plan
• strategic partnerships and external affairs
• governance, legal integrity, and effective democratic decision-making
• communications and engagement
• WMCA and devolution, including the Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and Mayoral Development Zone (MDZ)
• financial strategy

Page last updated: 6 July 2026