Ealing residents meet the new cabinet team leading local services: what residents need to know
Ealing Council Leader Peter Mason has officially unveiled the new cabinet lineup following the Labour Party’s successful election campaign, which secured a significant majority in the local chambers. This executive body will serve as the primary decision-making group for the borough, overseeing essential services and policy implementation for a four-year term ending in 2030.
The Labour Party now holds 46 of the 70 available seats, a result that mirrors Labour’s regional dominance in West London seen in neighboring boroughs. This majority grants the new administration a clear four-year mandate to execute its strategic plan across Ealing’s seven distinct towns. The leadership has emphasized that the next four years will be defined by a focus on resident-led priorities, including housing, employment, and environmental improvements.
Strategic priorities for the new administration
Following the election on Thursday, 7 May, Councillor Peter Mason outlined the administration’s core objectives, stating that the council’s track record of delivering on promises would remain its “hallmark.” The leadership has committed to a policy of “ruthless efficiency,” aiming to keep council tax as low as possible while simultaneously increasing investment in local infrastructure.
Key targets for the 2026-2030 term include the delivery of thousands of genuinely affordable homes and the creation of tens of thousands of additional jobs within the borough. The administration also plans to focus on visible local improvements, such as planting more trees, expanding parks, and upgrading roads and pavements. Social care and school standards are also listed as high-priority areas for the incoming cabinet members.
At a glance: The 2026-2030 Ealing Cabinet
The new cabinet structure divides the council’s responsibilities into specialized areas, ranging from environmental targets to economic growth. These appointments define who residents should look to regarding local enforcement and street safety initiatives and social care improvements.
| Cabinet Member | Portfolio Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Cllr Peter Mason | Leader of the Council |
| Cllr Louise Brett | Deputy Leader; Safe and Genuinely Affordable Homes |
| Cllr Jasbir Anand | Tackling Crime and Antisocial Behaviour |
| Cllr Steve Donnelly | Inclusive Economy and Efficiency |
| Cllr Paul Driscoll | Healthy Equal Lives |
| Cllr Monica Hamidi | Good Growth |
| Cllr Blerina Hashani | Fairer Start |
| Cllr Dominic Moffitt | Climate Action |
| Cllr Kamaljit Kaur Nagpal | Decent Living Incomes |
| Cllr Lauren Wall | Thriving Communities |
Portfolio roles and collective responsibility
Councillor Peter Mason remains at the helm as Council Leader, delegating specific portfolios to nine other cabinet members. Councillor Louise Brett continues her high-profile role as Deputy Leader, maintaining her focus on the delivery of safe and genuinely affordable housing—a critical issue for the borough’s growing population.
The cabinet is tasked with initiating policy and acting as the public face for the council’s various departments. Each member holds collective responsibility for the decisions made during their monthly meetings. This means that while individual councillors lead specific areas—such as Cllr Dominic Moffitt on Climate Action or Cllr Jasbir Anand on crime prevention—the cabinet as a whole is accountable for the administration’s overall performance and the impact of its policies on the seven towns.
According to the Leader, the administration’s values will center on supporting family and community networks, ensuring that every part of the borough benefits from a growing economy and an improved standard of living. This includes a commitment to giving residents more control over their own lives and local communities.
The first formal cabinet meeting of the new administration is scheduled for Wednesday, 10 June. This session will mark the beginning of the legislative cycle where the cabinet will begin translating their manifesto commitments into actionable council policy.
Source: Ealing Council
