NYCC Executive members

Executive members

The County Council's Constitution sets out how the Council operates. The council is committed to open government. The Executive, consisting of the Leader and eight other Councillors, makes most decisions, but decisions about the budget and major policy framework are made by the full Council.

 Cllr Weighell, John, Conservative, Bedale.
Leader of the Council, with responsibility for budget and external organisations;

 Cllr Watson, John, Conservative, Boroughbridge.
Deputy Leader of the Council, and Executive Member for schools,16-19 year old education, early years provision and youth service;

 Cllr Wood, Clare, Conservative, Hovingham and Sheriff Hutton.
Executive Member for rural services, waste disposal, public passenger transport, trading standards and economic development;

 Cllr Dadd, Gareth, Conservative, Thirsk.
Executive Member for highways and planning services;

 Cllr Les, Carl, Conservative, Catterick Bridge.
Executive Member for corporate services, finance, performance management, and procurement;

 Cllr Patmore, Caroline, Conservative, Stillington.
Lead Executive Member for (Children's Act 2004) children's services, special educational needs, and youth justice;

 Cllr Metcalfe, Chris, Conservative, Tadcaster.
Executive Member for adult and library services;