A RESHUFFLE has taken place on Malvern Hills District Council with a new leader being brought in.
Following a meeting on Tuesday (November 26), councillor John Gallagher was elected as leader and councillor Jeremy Owenson was announced as deputy leader.
A number of councillors have also been chosen to take on the various portfolio roles.
New leader, Coun Gallagher, will retain his role as portfolio holder for resources while Coun Douglas Godwin takes the role of portfolio holder for economy and tourism.
Coun David Harrison remains in his role as portfolio holder for planning and flooding while new deputy leader, Jeremy Owenson steps into the role of portfolio holder for environment.
And Coun Jennie Watkins will be taking on the role of portfolio holder for communities and housing.
Coun Gallagher, the newly elected Leader of MHDC, said: “It is an honour and a privilege to be elected as leader of Malvern Hills District Council.
“I am particularly looking forward to working with all councillors and officers on the council for the benefit of young and old across the Malvern Hills.
“We will meet the financial challenges ahead whilst working hard to protect and maintain services.
“The Council will be looking at its priorities to improve delivery of services for our communities, as well as promote inclusive and sustainable growth across the district.
“I want this to be a partnership, where we focus on and deliver against the needs and priorities of our residents. Unencumbered by party politics, people come before politics”.
No single party or group is currently in control of Malvern Hills District Council.
Visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/councillor-information for more information.
