Political and management structures
Ealing has 69 councillors and is Conservative controlled.
There are 43 Conservative councillors, 23 Labour and 3 Liberal Democrat.
Cabinet
Ealing operates a
cabinet model of administration. A Leader of
the Council and portfolio holders making up the ten-person Cabinet.
This is supported by seven
seven area committees,
scrutiny committees (reviewing decisions,
performance and services),
regulatory committees (eg town planning and
other panels) and
advisory committees as required.
An enhanced model of neighbourhood governance will soon replace area committees. Details on how this will work are likely to be agreed in summer 2008.
Senior management structure
Corporate Leadership Team
Scrutiny
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Senior
management
structure
Ealing has a Corporate Board consisting of the chief
executive and four executive directors.
Please note: Click on image to view a larger structure
chart.
Whilst it doesn't have the formal decision-making powers of
council meetings, such as the cabinet or the full council,
Corporate Board does provide the managerial leadership of the
council. The corporate board works with councillors to provide
direction for the council, developing and implementing plans and
strategies to ensure that we provide the best possible value for
money services.
Corporate
Leadership Team
We have also created a dynamic Corporate Leadership Team made
up of the chief executive, executive directors, service directors
and the heads of supporting/specialist functions. The Corporate
Leadership Team meet monthly to review the council’s performance,
strategy and direction.
Scrutiny
There are a number of ways you can get involved in, or have
your say on, the democratic process in the borough and the way
Ealing Council is run.
There is a direct, proactive way in which you can get involved with the council and local democracy. Scrutiny panels examine the performance of our services and how they are delivered, before making recommendations to the decision-making Cabinet.
Council meetings
A number of committees meet to discuss and make decisions
about different areas of council business. Most council and
committee meetings are open to the public. You can view
agendas and minutes of the meetings. For advice
on how to participate in meetings telephone (020) 8825 8007.
Consultations
Before making major decisions, or decisions that will have a
significant impact on many people in the borough, the council will
try to consult with local residents. Find details of
current consultations.
Residents’ Panel
If you join our residents’ panel, you will be asked for your
opinion on all kinds of issues affecting the borough.
Complaints
If you are not happy with the way the council has dealt with
something contact the relevant service to explain why you
are not happy.