New Wakefield Council Cabinet Announced
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Wakefield Council Leader Cllr Denise Jeffery has set out the Council’s top team which will work to deliver for residents during 2025-26.
In two major changes to Cabinet, Cllr Daniel Wilton will now lead the Communities portfolio. Cllr David Pickersgill takes over as the new portfolio holder for Resources.
“We have a strong and talented Cabinet focused on one thing – delivering for our local communities. Whether that’s improving our roads. Investing in our parks and greenspaces. Or making our area cleaner, safer, and fairer. We’ll be delivering the change that people want to see over the next year.
“As we bring new expertise into our team, I’d like to thank Councillor Maureen Cummings and Councillor Les Shaw who have stepped down from Cabinet. They’ve worked tirelessly and been great champions for our area over many, many years. The work they’ve done leaves a lasting impact, and I know they’ll continue to serve our communities in the times ahead.”
Cllr Denise Jeffery
Leader of Wakefield Council
Full details of the proposed changes to Wakefield’s Cabinet are as follows:
Councillor Daniel Wilton will be the new Communities Portfolio Holder. Councillor Brian Mayhew will be his Deputy.
Councillor David Pickersgill will be the new Resources Portfolio Holder. Councillor Hilary Mitchell will be his Deputy.
Councillor Duncan Smith will be the new Deputy Portfolio Holder for Adults and Health.
All other Cabinet Portfolios will remain unchanged. These changes will be considered by Wakefield’s Annual Council meeting at County Hall on Thursday 15 May.
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.