St Albans District Council’s cabinet team will be reshuffled this month, after the council leader has made changes.

The Executive Leader of the council, Councillor Julian Daly, has made changes which will take effect from the council’s annual meeting on Wednesday, May 22.

Councillor Teresa Heritage is stepping down as portfolio holder for planning and conservation, following her appointment as cabinet member for public health and localism at Hertfordshire County Council.

Councillor Daly will give up his resources portfolio and take on the planning portfolio, in addition to his responsibilities as Leader of the Council. Councillor Alec Campbell will join the cabinet as portfolio holder for resources.

He lives St Albans with his wife and three children and represents the City Centre ward of St Peters.

Councillor Campbell said: "I am very much looking forward to taking on the resources portfolio role. I recognise the importance of the vital services the council provides, particularly to the most vulnerable in our society.

"I will work closely with colleagues to ensure best value for money in delivering services to our residents, businesses and visitors. "I hope to bring a pragmatic, logical and responsible approach to the role."

While Councillor Daly said: "Councillor Campbell brings many years’ experience as a chartered engineer to his new role. I am sure such experience will be a great asset to Cabinet as we work to deliver our priorities in constrained financial circumstances.

"I wish to thank Councillor Teresa Heritage for her contribution as planning portfolio holder over the last two years. The planning department is one of the busiest of any district in the country.

"We face complex planning issues and I want to concentrate more of my time in that area."