InformationOur cabinet members and portfolio holders

East Devon District Council Cabinet 2025 - 2026

Held by

Position at the council

Councillor Eleanor Rylance Chair of the Council
Councillor Bethany Collins Vice Chair of the Council

Cabinet members

Each member of the Cabinet takes responsibility for a Portfolio.

Cabinet members

Role / Portfolio

Councillor Paul Arnott Leader
Councillor Paul Hayward Portfolio Holder for Assets and Economy
Councillor Geoff Jung Portfolio Holder Environment – Operational
Councillor Richard Jefferies Portfolio Holder Environment – Nature and Climate
Councillor Sarah Jackson Portfolio Holder Communications and Democracy
Councillor John Loudoun Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder Council, Corporate and External Engagement
Councillor Nick Hookway Portfolio Holder Culture, Leisure, Sport and Tourism
Councillor Sam Hawkins Portfolio Holder Finance
Councillor Todd Olive Portfolio Holder Place, Infrastructure and Strategic Planning
Councillor Dan Ledger Portfolio Holder Sustainable Homes and Communities

Assistant Portfolio Holders

Post holder

Portfolio

Councillor Paula Fernley
Assistant Portfolio Holder Environment – Operational
Councillor Matt Hall Assistant Portfolio Holder Culture, Leisure, Sport and Tourism
Councillor Marianne Rixson Assistant Portfolio Holder Environment – Nature and Climate

When this content has been updated

Last updated 29 May 2026