Changes to Wakefield Council’s Cabinet announced
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Wakefield Council Leader Cllr Denise Jeffery has set out changes to the Council’s top team.
Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Jack Hemingway, will now lead the Regeneration and Economic Growth portfolio. Cllr George Ayre takes over as the new portfolio holder for Environment and Climate Change.
“We have a strong leadership team with a great mix of skills, expertise and local knowledge. Our strong focus will remain on the things that matter the most to everyone in our district. On providing the best value for money we can. And on delivering the change that people want to see in their communities.”
Cllr Denise Jeffery
Leader of Wakefield Council
Full details of the proposed changes to Wakefield’s Cabinet are as follows:
Councillor Jack Hemingway - Regeneration and Economic Growth Portfolio Holder.
Councillor George Ayre - Environment and Climate Change Portfolio Holder.
All other Cabinet Portfolios and deputies will remain unchanged. These changes will come into effect on Friday 6 June.
These changes follow Cllr Michael Graham’s resignation as Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Growth.
Find out how to contact one of our Cabinet Members or your local councillor at https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/about-the-council/councillors-and-mayor/find-your-councillor.