Labour Leader at Lichfield District Council Introduces Front-Bench Team

Following recent elections which saw the Labour Party increase their number of councillors by seven, the Leader of the Labour Group at Lichfield District Council has announced her Shadow Cabinet.

Cllr Sue Woodward said:

“There is a real opportunity now for Labour councillors to influence decision-making far more than has been possible in the past 24 years and we want to make sure that the communities we represent are listened to as well.

There is amazing strength and depth of skills and experience across the Labour Group. I’m proud to lead such a capable and committed Group.”

Along with Deputy Leader, Cllr Dave Robertson, the Labour front bench will lead on the themes of their Labour 2023 manifesto as follows:

• A Fair & Prosperous District – Cllr Darren Ennis
• A Greener District – Cllr Paul Taylor
• A Safer District – Cllr Di Evans
• A Healthier District – Cllr Claire Booker
• Place-making across the District  – Cllr Colin Ball

Cllr Woodward added:

“We are waiting to hear the final details of Conservative Cabinet appointments but, rather than shadowing an individual portfolio holder, we are intending to take a more thematic, cross-cutting approach to services and decision-making across the Council as a whole.