Issue - meetings

To elect a Deputy Leader of the Council.

Nominations were sought for the position of Deputy Leader.

It was proposed and seconded that Cllr Michael Gorman be appointed as Deputy Leader.

The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.

RESOLVED:

That Councillor Michael Gorman be appointed as Deputy Leader of the Council, with effect from 1 March 2024.

The Mayor invited the Deputy Leader Elect to speak.

Cllr M Gorman thanked Members for electing him as the Deputy Leader elect and paid tribute to his predecessor Cllr C Browne. Cllr Gorman pledged as the Deputy Leader to work with all members of the Council building trust, respecting differences, and promoting co-operation.

The Mayor invited Deputy Leader to announce the Independent Group chair and vice chair changes.

Cllr C Browne reported the following changes to the Independent Group chairs and vice chairs:

Chair of Economy and Growth Committee –Councillor Michael Gorman

Chair of Highways and Transport Committee – Councillor Mark Goldsmith

Vice Chair of Finance Sub Committee – Councillor Lata Anderson

Vice Chair of Children and Families Committee – Councillor Emma Gilman

Vice Chair of Corporate Policy Committee – Councillor Michael Gorman.