Golden Valley, affordable housing and tackling climate change remain top priorities
With changes following the recent county council elections and the appointment of a new deputy mayor, leader, Cllr Rowena Hay has taken the opportunity to review roles and responsibilities of cabinet portfolios.
The new cabinet roles will continue to lead the delivery of the council’s key aims. Just some of these include turning vision to reality with flagship scheme, Golden Valley at West Cheltenham, the continued delivery of affordable housing and community investment, combined efforts and partnership work to tackle climate change, continued investment in our town centre and ensuring future growth and prosperity for all.
The portfolios and new cabinet leads are as follows:
Councillor Rowena Hay – Leader of the council
Councillor Peter Jeffries – Deputy leader and cabinet member for finance and assets
Councillor Victoria Atherstone – Cabinet member for safety and communities
Councillor Paul Baker – Cabinet member for waste, recycling and green open spaces
Councillor Flo Clucas – Cabinet member for housing and customer services
Councillor Mike Collins – Cabinet member for planning and building control
Councillor Richard Pineger – Cabinet member for climate emergency
Councillor Alisha Lewis – Cabinet member for major developments and housing delivery
Councillor Izaac Tailford – Cabinet member for economic development, wellbeing, culture and public realm
Councillor Paul Baker has stepped into the role of cabinet member, as Councillor Martin Horwood moves away from cabinet, into his role as deputy mayor.
Councillor Paul Baker, cabinet member for waste, recycling and green open spaces has spoken about his aspirations: “I’m delighted to be joining the cabinet and hope that my 20 years as a borough councillor and recently completed year as mayor will equip me well for my new role and responsibilities.
“I’m especially delighted that my role will include oversight of our parks and gardens, crematorium, public toilets, refuse and recycling and street cleansing.
“Our parks and gardens are such an integral part of our town, and I look forward to working with the team and our fabulous friends groups to protect and further enhance them whilst refuse collection, recycling and street cleansing are perhaps the services that effect every resident.
“I am keen to expand kerbside collections and enhance where possible our bring sites and street cleansing and encourage prosecutions of fly tipping, litter and dog fouling.”
Councillor Richard Pineger has also moved into his new role of cabinet member for climate emergency, as Councillor Iain Dobie resigns from cabinet.
Councillor Richard Pineger said: “I’m honoured to take on this role. I’ll be working hard to make sure we deliver on our promises—and that local people, schools, and businesses are part of the journey. Together, we can make Cheltenham cleaner, greener, and fairer.”
Leader, Councillor Rowena Hay added: “Taking the time to step back and review roles and responsibilities within cabinet, is important to ensure that we are continuing to deliver in the best way possible for our residents.
“Having the opportunity to move across portfolios, enables my cabinet colleagues to grow their skills and understanding around a whole variety of service areas and I believe this puts them in the best possible place to deliver our ambitions.
“I am pleased to welcome Councillor Paul Baker and Councillor Richard Pineger into cabinet. I’d like to thank Councillor Iain Dobie for his dedication during his time in cabinet and wish Councillor Martin Horwood the very best as he moves away from cabinet and into his role as deputy mayor.”
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