As well as leader Councillor Crossley, the eight-strong cabinet team is completed by:

Former MP David Bellotti (Lyncombe), whose community resources brief takes in finance, revenues and benefits and corporate risk

Experienced charity social worker Simon Allen (Radstock), whose wellbeing portfolio covers adult health and social care

New council deputy leader Nathan Hartley (Peasedown St John) who is responsible for children, early years and youth, putting him in charge of young people's health commissioning and planning, schools and other learning, inclusion, and family support

Tim Ball (Twerton), whose homes and planning portfolio also means he is responsible for Bath's World Heritage Site credentials and policies on travellers

Deputy mayor-elect Cherry Beath (Combe Down), who as sustainable development cabinet member will be accountable for the authority's extensive property holdings, economic enterprise and business development, major projects and tourism, including heritage services and arts and festivals

David Dixon (Oldfield), who as neighbourhoods executive member will take charge of community safety, environmental services such as rubbish collection and street cleaning, leisure and culture including sport and libraries, and the natural environment

Keen cyclist Roger Symonds (Combe Down), who will be in charge of the political hot potato of transport, including the future of the BTP and parking.