The Annual General Meeting of Blaenau Gwent 成人大片 was held today (Thursday, 23rd May 2024).
成人大片lor Stephen Thomas of Labour was formally re-elected as the Leader of the 成人大片 with responsibility for Corporate & Performance. 成人大片lor Helen Cunningham was re-elected as Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Place & Environment.
成人大片lor Chris Smith was re-elected as Presiding Member of the 成人大片. The Presiding Member:
- Chairs 成人大片 Meetings
- Maintains order to protect the rights of Members including ensuring that 成人大片 business is carried out with equality and impartiality.
- Promotes democratic engagement and leadership.
The Deputy Presiding Member will again be 成人大片lor David Wilkshire.
The 成人大片鈥檚 Cabinet remained as follows:
Leader & Cabinet Member for Corporate & Performance 鈥� 成人大片lor Stephen Thomas
Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Place & Environment 鈥� 成人大片lor Helen Cunningham
Cabinet Member People & Education 鈥� 成人大片lor Sue Edmunds
Cabinet Member People & Social Services 鈥� 成人大片lor Haydn Trollope
Cabinet Member Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 鈥� 成人大片lor John C. Morgan
On being re-elected Leader of the 成人大片, Cllr Thomas said:
鈥淥nce again, I am privileged to be elected as leader of Blaenau Gwent 成人大片.
鈥淲e continue to navigate our top priorities while addressing the ongoing cost of living crisis, which remains crucial. We recognise the severe impact this has on many in our communities and are actively collaborating with partners across the Gwent region to provide support and guidance to struggling families.
鈥淲e face extremely challenging and uncertain financial times, with more tough decisions looming. I aim to work collaboratively with members from all political backgrounds here in Blaenau Gwent, ensuring we unite to deliver the best possible services for our residents. We must seek innovative solutions to uphold our commitments to outstanding educational and skills opportunities, high-quality social care, enhancing our local environment, and tackling the climate crisis.
鈥淎dditionally, we are working with partners such as the Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region to make significant strides in regeneration projects across Blaenau Gwent. We aim to revitalise our communities, create new opportunities, and foster a sense of pride and optimism for the future. Together, we will build on this progress and strive for a brighter, more sustainable future for all our residents.鈥�
The Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the following committees were also appointed:
People Scrutiny Committee 鈥� Cllr Tommy Smith (Chair) / Cllr Jen Morgan (Vice Chair)
Place Scrutiny Committee 鈥� Cllr Malcolm Cross (Chair) / Cllr Ross Leadbetter (Vice Chair)
Partnerships Scrutiny Committee 鈥� Cllr Wayne Hodgins (Chair) / Cllr Derrick Bevan (Vice Chair)
Corporate and Performance Scrutiny Committee 鈥� Cllr Joanna Wilkins (Chair) / Cllr Jackie Thomas (Vice Chair)
Democratic Services 鈥� Cllr John Hill (Chair) / Cllr Elen Jones (Vice Chair)
Planning Committee/Licensing Committee 鈥� Cllr Lisa Winnett (Chair) / Cllr Peter Baldwin (Vice Chair)