The Mayor of Hackney has appointed Guy Nicholson as Interim Deputy Mayor while Rebecca Rennison takes maternity leave. Councillor Nicholson represents Homerton for Labour and has been Cabinet Member for Planning since 2016, having served on the cabinet since 2008. Robert Chapman, who represents Homerton alongside Guy Nicholson, has joined the top team as CabinetContinue reading “Maternity Cover on Hackney Cabinet”
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Woodbridge Sets Age Record on Orkney
The first by-election to be held in the U.K. since before the Covid-19 lockdown took place on Thursday 1st October. It is one of a series of polls scheduled in Scotland over the coming weeks. Unlike the rest of the U.K., Scotland is pressing ahead with polls in areas where local lockdowns are not inContinue reading “Woodbridge Sets Age Record on Orkney”
New Deputy Leader for Islington Council
Kaya Comer-Schwartz is set to become the new Deputy Leader of Islington Borough Council. Cllr Comer-Schwartz will continue in her role as Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families. Her appointment follows Janet Burgess’ decision to stand down from the cabinet. Cllr Burgess will be replaced as Cabinet Member for Health and Social CareContinue reading “New Deputy Leader for Islington Council”
Bromiley Joins South Gloucestershire Cabinet
Councillor Samuel Bromiley has been appointed Cabinet Member for Children and Young People at South Gloucestershire Council. His appointment follows the resignation of the council’s Deputy Leader Jon Hunt. The Cabinet Member for Adult and Public Health Services, Ben Stokes, has taken on the role of Deputy Leader to Leader Toby Savage in addition toContinue reading “Bromiley Joins South Gloucestershire Cabinet”
Cleveland PCC Resigns
Cleveland’s Police and Crime Commissioner has resigned with immediate effect. Labour’s Barry Coppinger said the role was having a negative impact on his health. Under his leadership Cleveland Police became the first force in the country to be rated inadequate in all areas by an inspection.
Haynes is Manual in Dorset
The Conservative councillor for Chalk Valleys has been appointed to Dorset Council’s Cabinet. Jill Haynes has previously served on the Cabinet of Dorset County Council before the reorganisation into a unitary authority. Cllr Haynes has become Cabinet Member for Customer and Community Services. Gary Suttle and Tony Ferrari have swapped portfolios. Cllr Tony Ferrari ofContinue reading “Haynes is Manual in Dorset”
New Deputy Leader in Caerphilly
Caerphilly is a council area in lockdown due to a spike in Coronavirus cases but that hasn’t stopped the local authority from appointing a new Deputy Leader. Sean Morgan remains in charge of Economy and Enterprise. Barbara Jones has left the cabinet and her role as Deputy Leader. In addition to the Deputy Leader appointment,Continue reading “New Deputy Leader in Caerphilly”
Davey Takes Finance in Cambridge
Labour councillor for Petersfield, Mike Davey, is the new Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources at Cambridge City Council. He replaces Richard Robertson, who has served in the role since 2016.
Minor Reshuffle Follows Clarke Resignation
Local Government Minister Simon Clarke announced his resignation from the government today due to personal reasons. It was a surprise decision from a man tipped for a position at the cabinet table during his career. The resignation has caused the following appointments by the Prime Minister: * Minister of State for Regional Growth and LocalContinue reading “Minor Reshuffle Follows Clarke Resignation”
New Culture Boss in Camden
Councillor Anna Wright has been appointed Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Communities in Camden. The news follows Councillor Jonathan Simpson’s decision to stand down from the Cabinet. He has served on the top team since 2014.
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