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New appointments made at Full Council's Annual General Meeting

26 May 2023

The Annual General Meeting of the Full Council yesterday (24 May 2023) saw a number of new appointments and changes.


Councillor David Taylor, who was previously the Civic Vice Chairman, was voted in as the new Civic Chairman, and Councillor Tony Kemp became the new Civic Vice Chairman.

Outgoing Civic Chairman Councillor David Wilson was thanked for his hard work and dedication over the past year, alongside Councillor Taylor, representing the council at many events. 

There were also changes to our Cabinet with Councillor Charlotte Cupit becoming the Cabinet Member for Highways, Assets and Transport. She will succeed Councillor Kewal Singh Athwal who moves to become Chairman of the Improvement and Scrutiny Committee - People.

Councillor Julie Patten's Cabinet member title has changed to Cabinet Member for Children and Families from Children's Services and Safeguarding.

Councillors Paul Moss and Jack Woolley became Cabinet Support Members for Clean Growth and Regeneration and Highways Assets and Transport.