Issue - meetings

Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and Growth, confirmed that Councillor Shaheena Haroon was currently Deputy Mayor and therefore Mayor elect for the forthcoming year, and he proposed that Councillor Sandra Walmsley be appointed as Deputy Mayor. Members praised Cllr Walmsley’s work in the borough, her dedication, empathy, and understanding of the borough and her ability to connect with its residents.

It was noted that should either of these Councillors lose their seats in the upcoming election, new candidates would be brought forwards to the Democratic Arrangements Forum and then on to full Council.

Decision:

That Council be recommended to appoint Councillor Shaheena Haroon as Mayor and Councillor Sandra Walmsley as Deputy Mayor for the Civic year 2022/23.