Cannock Chase Council makes new appointments
Cannock Chase Council have made appointments to key roles at their Annual Council Meeting following the recent District Council Elections.
Entering her second year as leader of the Council is councillor Olivia Lyons. She was both re-elected as a councillor for Western Springs Ward in Rugeley and as leader of the Conservative Group. The Group managed to increase its majority on the Council from eight seats to nine seats.
Councillor Martyn Buttery (pictured), who represents Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury Ward, was elected as chairman for the new civic year by his fellow Members. Elected vice chairman is councillor Phil Jones who represents Cannock North Ward.
Details were also announced of the new Cabinet which will be led by Councillor Lyons. The Cabinet members are:
- Councillor Olivia Lyons, leader of the Council
- Councillor Bryan Jones, deputy leader of the Council and community safety and partnerships portfolio leader
- Councillor Val Jones, health, wellbeing and community engagement portfolio leader
- Councillor Mike Sutherland, district and high street development portfolio leader
- Councillor Justin Johnson, environment and climate change portfolio leader
- Councillor Adrienne Fitzgerald, housing, heritage and leisure portfolio leader
- Councillor Robert Hughes, innovation and resources portfolio leader
Speaking at the Annual Council Meeting, leader of the Council, councillor Olivia Lyons said: “It 's an honour to accept the Leader position for the second time and the greatest honour to serve or residents. I am proud that my Group 's mandate has been strengthened after the election and thank all those who voted.
“We are here to represent everyone, however they voted, and we are determined to bring a brighter future to all, building on from the successes of our £1.2 million investment in Rugeley Leisure Centre, launching the Cannock Chase Can health and wellbeing app, securing millions of pounds through our successful Levelling Up bid, working to put Cannock Chase truly on the map through the Commonwealth Games, breathing life into all our high streets, repairing our bridges and boardwalks, and creating a pipeline of future projects.
“I particularly welcome all the new Members to the Council and would like to praise Council staff for their dedication and hard work over the past year. Collectively, our aim is to improve the lives of each and every resident we serve. ”
The new chairman, councillor Martyn Buttery said: “I thank all the Members for electing me and I am looking very much forward to the year ahead. I am delighted to announce that my chosen charities during my term of office will be Heath Hayes Community Table and Help A Squaddie. ”