Ealing Council leader Councillor Peter Mason has reshuffled a number of cabinet roles following last week’s local elections.
Ealing Labour retained control of the council after winning 46 of the 70 council seats in Thursday’s (7 May 2026) election, although the vote also saw two cabinet members lose their seats.
Among those staying in the same positions are Councillor Louise Brett, who remains deputy leader and cabinet member for safe and genuinely affordable homes, and Steve Donnelly, who continues overseeing the inclusive economy portfolio.
Councillor Jasbir Anand also remains cabinet member for tackling crime and antisocial behaviour, while Councillor Kamaljit Kaur Nagpal keeps responsibility for decent living incomes.
Elsewhere, several cabinet members have taken on new responsibilities.
Councillor Paul Driscoll has moved from climate action to healthy equal lives, while Councillor Blerina Hashani takes over the fairer start brief after previously overseeing thriving communities.
The reshuffle also brings several new figures into the cabinet. Councillor Monica Hamidi becomes cabinet member for good growth, Councillor Dominic Moffitt takes on climate action, and Councillor Lauren Wall re-joins the cabinet with responsibility for thriving communities.
Councillor Ray Wall has also been nominated to become chief whip and his appointment will be confirmed at annual council meeting on 26 May 2026.
The changes follow the departure of a number of former cabinet members after the election.
Polly Knewstub, who oversaw healthy equal lives, and Shital Manro, cabinet member for good growth and new homes, both lost their seats.
Former cabinet member Josh Blacker, who was responsible for thriving communities, did not stand for re-election while Gareth Shaw, chief whip also lost his seat.
Announcing the new cabinet, Councillor Mason said: “Our track record of delivering on the promises we make has been, and will continue to be, the hallmark of how we go about our business. We will continue to ensure we run our council with ruthless efficiency, keeping council tax as low as possible whilst investing in the things that matter most.”
Before the election, Labour held 56 seats on Ealing Council, with the Liberal Democrats on eight, Conservatives four and two independents. Following the election, Labour remains the largest party with 46 seats, while the Liberal Democrats increased their representation to 13 councillors. The Conservatives now have five seats, the Green Party has five, and there is one independent councillor.
The new cabinet is will hold its first meeting on 10 June 2026.
