Since my post about Cllr George Crane stepping down as lead member for environment and speculation about his replacement LINK, I have heard that the post may be incorporated into an existing cabinet role.It will be argued that this reflects the reduction in environment responsibilities with most of the Council function out-sourced to Veolia.
It will also conveniently avoid any competition for the role and the testing of loyalties to 'The Leader', Cllr Muhammed Butt.
One of the councillors most qualified for the position challenged the leadership over Council Tax.
Given the power of the Cabinet this will reduce decision making to just 7 people.