CHANGES to the structure of Darlington Borough Council's cabinet have been announced.

The powerful group of senior councillors makes many of the authority's key decisions.

Council leader John Williams and Councillors Bill Dixon, Nick Wallis, Don Bristow and David Lyonette are remaining in their positions.

But Coun Eleanor Lister is now cabinet member for leisure, Stephen Harker has taken over the education portfolio, Paul Baldwin is responsible for community protection and new member Lee Vasey for housing.