The Leader and Deputy Leader of Maldon District Council have resigned following allegations of misconduct. The Leader of the Council, Adrian Fluker, has been accused of making a cut throat gesture to two other councillors during a meeting. An independent report has been published on the Leader’s conduct and the process of a subsequent standardsContinue reading “Top Two Resign in Maldon”
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Covid-19 Recovery Focus on the Isle of Wight
The Deputy Leader of Isle of Wight Council will lead the authority’s recovery plan following the Covid-19 pandemic. Stuart Hutchinson will keep his responsibilities for the council’s budget too. However, the majority of the Finance and Resources portfolio will be held by new cabinet member Brian Tyndall. He joins from his previous role as ChairmanContinue reading “Covid-19 Recovery Focus on the Isle of Wight”
Changes at the Top in Boston
The new leader of Boston Borough Council has appointed a new cabinet. Cllr Paul Skinner has increased the number on the cabinet from seven to eight. Aaron Spencer (was Leader of the Council) and Alistair Arundell (was Cabinet Member for Tourism, Arts and Culture) both stood down from the cabinet earlier in the year. ChelceiContinue reading “Changes at the Top in Boston”
Bucknell Out of Wiltshire Cabinet
The Leader of Wiltshire Council has reduced the number of cabinet members from nine to eight in a bid to save money. The council is battling to make its budget balance after taking a financial hit during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Libraries, Allison Bucknell, is leaving the cabinet butContinue reading “Bucknell Out of Wiltshire Cabinet”
Jandy Joins and Williams Take Climate Change on Swindon Council
Councillor Keith Williams has been appointed to lead Swindon Borough Council’s response to the climate emergency. He moves from his role as Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Operational Excellence to become Cabinet Member for Climate Change. Meanwhile, Councillor Robert Jandy has joined the cabinet for the first time to take charge of the OrganisationalContinue reading “Jandy Joins and Williams Take Climate Change on Swindon Council”
New Administration for East Devon
East Devon District Council has a new Cabinet after a virtual meeting of the full council. The meeting began last night but the stream was removed from YouTube after a councillor was heard to swear. The meeting resumed today with an alliance taking control of the council. The new Cabinet members are: Leader of theContinue reading “New Administration for East Devon”
Hennigan Out of Ashfield Cabinet
Councillor David Hennigan has left the cabinet of Ashfield District Council and has been removed from the Ashfield Independents. The group took control of the council in 2019 and Leader of the Council Jason Zadrozny appointed David Hennigan as Cabinet Member for Corporate Communications and Governance. He will now sit as a true independent. AContinue reading “Hennigan Out of Ashfield Cabinet”
The Cummings Debacle: West Devon Falls from Conservative Control
The Conservative Party has suffered a blow in Devon this evening with the resignation of Councillor The Reverend Mike Davies. Cllr Davies represents the party on West Devon Borough Council but the Devon Live website is reporting he has quit the party in protest at Dominic Cummings’ refusal to resign as the Prime Minister’s SpecialContinue reading “The Cummings Debacle: West Devon Falls from Conservative Control”
The Cummings Debacle: Minister Resigns
In recent days, pressure has been growing on Downing Street to take action following stories in the press and media revealing trips made during lockdown by Dominic Cummings. The Prime Minister’s special advisor insisted yesterday that no rules had been broken when he travelled to Durham with his family while suffering Coronavirus symptoms. Today, theContinue reading “The Cummings Debacle: Minister Resigns”
Rendall Takes Charge of Children’s Services in RBKC
Councillor Josh Rendall has appointed Lead Member for Family and Children’s Services at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council. He replaces Councillor David Lindsay. The announcement was made following a virtual council meeting where former cabinet member Gerard Hargreaves was appointed as Mayor. Cllr Rendall has represented the Stanley ward since 2018 whereContinue reading “Rendall Takes Charge of Children’s Services in RBKC”
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