Cabinet Members and Chair confirmed at South Oxfordshire District Council – May 2025
Councillor David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council has this week (Thursday 15 May) announced details of the council’s new cabinet.
Cllr Tony Worgan joins the Cabinet as the member responsible for Economic Development and Regeneration. He has previously served on several of the council’s committees, including Scrutiny, Joint Audit and Governance and Planning.
Cllr Leigh Rawlins returns as Cabinet Member for Corporate Services having previously had Cabinet roles as the member responsible for Planning and Finance. Alongside Corporate Services, Cllr Rawlins will be responsible for most of the Policy and Programmes service area, with Planning Policy remaining with Cllr Anne-Marie Simpson.
The new cabinet has been confirmed as:
- Councillor David Rouane– Leader, plus legal and democratic services and communications
- Councillor Maggie Filipova-Rivers – Deputy Leader, Cabinet Member for Housing and Community Hub
- Councillor Tony Worgan– Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration
- Councillor Pieter-Paul Barker – Cabinet Member for Finance and Property Assets
- Councillor Georgina Heritage – Cabinet Member for Communities
- Councillor Sam James-Lawrie – Cabinet Member for Environment
- Councillor Leigh Rawlins – Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Policy and Programmes
- Councillor Anne-Marie Simpson – Cabinet Member for Planning
The appointments were confirmed at the council’s annual meeting on Thursday 15 May. At the meeting councillor members also elected Cllr Katharine Keats-Rohan as Chair of the Council for the year, taking over from Cllr Kellie Hinton. Cllr Andrea Powell was appointed as Vice Chair. Cllr Keats-Rohan has selected Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire and Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre as the two Chair’s charities which will benefit from fundraising efforts over the coming year.
During the meeting, Cllr Rouane also delivered his latest Leader’s report to council.
Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “As we work towards delivering Local Government Reorganisation that will provide the best outcomes for our communities, this Cabinet will bring significant experience to help us continue to focus on priorities like getting our innovative Joint Local Plan adopted, and delivering more council-owned social housing.”
“I’d like to thank everyone who has previously served on the Cabinet, and those who continue to do so. Their dedication and hard work have played a vital role in supporting our communities.”
For more detailed information, visit the South Oxfordshire District Council Cabinet webpage.
