LEADER of Powys County Council, Cllr Jake Berriman, has announced changes to the Cabinet, which will take effect from 1 October 2025.
The reshuffle is designed to build on the Cabinet’s existing strengths while introducing fresh perspectives to key areas of council work.
Cllr Berriman said: “I believe these changes will help us build on the expertise we’ve developed and bring new energy to our Cabinet.
“This reshuffle reflects the council’s commitment to delivering a sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking Powys, with a Cabinet team equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
As part of the changes, Cllr Sian Cox will step down from her Cabinet role. Cllr James Gibson-Watt has agreed to remain in Cabinet, while Cllr Pete Roberts will take on a new portfolio.
Cllr Berriman added: “I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Cllr Cox for her dedication and service in her Cabinet role, and for making way for these changes. Her contribution has been greatly appreciated.
“I would also like to thank Cllr Gibson-Watt for agreeing to stay on and become Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys, which will include post-16 education.
“Cllr Roberts has agreed to become Cabinet Member for a Caring Powys, having done much of the heavy lifting in transforming education.”
Cabinet Members and Portfolio Responsibilities from 1 October 2025
Cllr Jake Berriman: Leader and Cabinet Member for People, Performance and Partnerships
- Cabinet Business
- Developing and maintaining partnerships, including Corporate Joint Committee and the Public Service Board
- People Services – Workforce and Member development and support
- Corporate Health & Safety, including joint Chair of JCNC
- Corporate Performance Management
- Strategic and Local Development Planning
- Property, including County Farms
Cllr Matthew Dorrance: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys
- Housing Services, including Gypsies and Travellers
- Tackling Poverty, including Money Advice Service
- Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence, including White Ribbon Pledge
- Equality & Diversity
- Armed Forces Partnership and Champion
- Refugees
Cllr Glyn Preston: Cabinet Member for a More Prosperous Powys
- Developing a Strategic Economic Framework for Powys
- Securing economic investment opportunities across Powys localities
- Supporting the Mid Wales Growth Deal and Regional Skills Partnership
Cllr David Thomas: Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Transformation
- Delivering the Sustainable Powys Transformation Programme
- Finance
- Procurement, Income & Awards, and Integrated Business Planning
- Risk Management
Cllr Pete Roberts: Cabinet Member for a Caring Powys
- Adult Social Care & Commissioning
- North Powys Wellbeing Programme
- Integration of the Care System with Powys Teaching Health Board
- Developing Community Engagement to support locality working
Cllr Richard Church: Cabinet Member for Legal and Regulatory Services
- Environmental Health and Public Protection
- Trading Standards
- Emergency Planning and Community Safety
- Development Management and Building Control Services
- Legal Services
- Ombudsman, Coroner & Registrar Services
Cllr James Gibson-Watt: Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys
- Education
- Schools’ Transformation Programme
- Post-16 Learning and Skills Development, including partnerships with HE, FE, WBL, and community-based providers
Cllr Jackie Charlton: Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys
- Climate Change and Decarbonisation
- Highways and Recycling
- Transport, including Home-to-School Transport
- Countryside Services
- Environmental Matters
Cllr Sandra Davies: Cabinet Member for Future Generations
- Children’s Services
- Youth Justice
- Youth Services
- Future Generations Act
- Welsh Language
Cllr Raiff Devlin: Cabinet Member for Customers, Digital and Community Services
- Customer Services & Information Governance
- Digital Powys Programme
- Leisure and Culture, including Theatres, Libraries, Museums, and Archives
- Supporting the Sustainable Food Partnership for Powys, including Catering & Cleaning
