Following the re-election of Councillor Mark Hunter as Leader of Stockport Council, the Liberal Democrats have formed a gender-balanced Cabinet that will build on the successes of the Lib Dem administration formed last year.
In his role as Council Leader, Cllr Hunter will continue to focus on as strategic partnerships, including those within Greater Manchester, as well as Council communications.
Cllr Mark Roberts, will continue as Cabinet Member for the Climate Change, a portfolio first created last year, and will also take on the role of Deputy Leader of the Council.
Cllr Wendy Meikle, a Councillor for 19 years, past Mayor and Deputy Mayor and an experienced Cabinet Member, is Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education.
Cllr Colin MacAlister, a past Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Stockport, continues his role as Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration, a role he has held in both the Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet.
Cllr Grace Baynham, who has been a Councillor for 4 years, is Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services.
Cllr Keith Holloway, is Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, having worked for many years in the NHS, as well as representing Stockport at a GM Health level.
Cllr Frankie Singleton, who has worked in political campaigning and messaging, is the new Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture.
Last but not least, Cllr Jilly Julian, an experienced professional in HR and operational design, is the new Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources and her responsibilities include leading on the development of next year’s Council Budget.
Councillor Mark Hunter said: “I am delighted that we have been able to form another Liberal Democrat administration following the recent all-out elections and look forward to working with Cabinet colleagues as we face another year of opportunities and challenges. I am particularly pleased to welcome our new Cabinet colleagues, Cllrs Frankie Singleton and Jilly Julian.
“Stockport borough has a big year ahead. We have just been named GM’s Town of Culture, which will bring a whole host of events to the borough across the coming year and, as a Cabinet, we are ambitious for the future. I am confident that, with a strong Cabinet team and continuing to build on our hard work from the past year, we will be able to deliver for our residents and businesses.”
