Executive Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance
Main roles and responsibilities of the portfolio
- To govern the delivery of the Progress with Unity missions and council plan
- To be responsible for policy direction, finance, partnership working including external relations within Greater Manchester and at national level
- To ensure that the council maintains a healthy budget that allows us to invest in Wigan Borough while maintaining council service delivery
- To drive forward the Community Wealth Building approach, including providing opportunities for residents to seek employment, education, and skills opportunities locally
- To be responsible for the performance of Cabinet members and of Lead members.
Priorities for 2026/2027
Implementation of the council’s delivery of our ‘Progress with Unity’ borough missions:
As residents, businesses, public services and community organisations of this borough we have come together to deliver two key missions:
Mission 1: Create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses
“Together, we will break down the barriers that create financial, health, education and environmental inequalities in our borough.”
Mission 2: Make all our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them
“Together, in genuine partnership with our residents and businesses, who know our community best, we will help each town and neighbourhood in the borough celebrate and maintain their identity whilst understanding and helping to achieve what is needed to thrive.”
Council Appointments
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Integrated Care Partnership (Sub)
- AGMA Executive Board
- GM Pensions Fund Management Panel
- General Assembly
- Special Interest Group for Metropolitan Authorities
- Leigh Sports Village - Shareholder Representative
- Manchester Airport Group PLC
- Platt Bridge Community Centre
- YPO Joint Management Committee (Sub)
- YPO Procurement Holdings Ltd (Shareholder Rep).
If you have any questions, you can contact The Leader on 01942 827001.