The leader of Croydon Council has announced cabinet appointments and responsibilities following the May 2018 local election.
The new structure is due to be ratified at tonight’s full council meeting – the first since the election.
“It gives me great pleasure to announce the new cabinet for Croydon.
“I’m delighted to welcome some new faces, who bring with them a wealth of expertise and new ideas, while welcoming back several extremely experienced cabinet members, who share a strong track record in delivering for Croydon.
“Together we are a strong team, united by our ambition for the borough and our commitment to the community, and importantly, as a group we reflect the rich diversity of the borough we are proud to represent.”
Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
Leader:
Cllr Tony Newman
Deputy leader and cabinet member for homes & Gateway services:
Cllr Alison Butler
Deputy: Patricia Hay-Justice
Deputy leader and cabinet member for clean, green Croydon:
Cllr Stuart Collins
Deputy: Cllr Nina Degrads
Cabinet member for children, young people & learning:
Cllr Alisa Flemming
Deputy: Cllr Shafi Khan
Cabinet member for culture, leisure & sport:
Cllr Oliver Lewis
Deputy: Cllr Niro Sirisena
Cabinet member for economy & jobs:
Cllr Manju Shahul Hameed
Deputy: Cllr Jamie Audsley
Cabinet member for environment, transport & regeneration:
Cllrs Stuart King and Paul Scott (job share)
Deputy: Cllr Muhammed Ali
Cabinet member for families, health & social care:
Cllr Jane Avis
Deputy: Cllr Janet Campbell
Cabinet member for finance & resources:
Cllr Simon Hall
Deputy: Cllr Patsy Cummings
Cabinet member for Safer Croydon & communities:
Cllr Hamida Ali
Deputy: Cllr David Wood
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