Cabinet posts announced in UK's first Green Council administration - in Brighton and Hove

From the Green Group of Councillors, Brighton & Hove City Council - For immediate release: 12 May 2011

BRIGHTON GREENS UNVEIL THE COUNTRY’S FIRST GREEN COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION

Today Brighton & Hove’s Green Group of councillors have unveiled their team to lead the council, after winning the largest number of seats in last week’s local elections. Among the posts announced today include their proposed Leader, Cabinet Members and other roles for the 23-strong group. Bill Randall, Convenor of the Green Group and proposed Council Leader commented:

“Last week’s election results were huge vote of confidence in the Greens As a result we have assembled a team of many talents to take the city forward at a challenging time.”

ENDS
Notes for Editors

*These appointments are subject to approval by Full Council, due to take place at the Annual Council meeting on Thursday 19th May.

*Listed below are the members with Leader and Cabinet roles. Biographies are available online on the Brighton and hove Green Party website here: http://www.brightonhovegreens.org/localsites/bh/elections/Candidate-teams.html. More information is available on request.

Cllr Bill Randall - Leader of the Council

Cllr Amy Kennedy - Deputy Leader of the Council (Executive), Cabinet Member for Planning, Economic Development and Regeneration

Cllr Ian Davey - Deputy Leader of the Council (Non-Executive), Cabinet Member for Transport and Public Realm

Cllr Jason Kitcat - Cabinet Member for Finance and Central Services

Cllr Liz Wakefield - Cabinet Member for Housing

Cllr Pete West - Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability

Cllr Rob Jarrett - Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health

Cllr Sue Shanks - Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Cllr Geoffrey Bowden - Cabinet Member for Culture, Recreation and Tourism

Cllr Ben Duncan - Cabinet Member for Communities and Community Safety