A landmark day for Gloucestershire!

Cllr Lisa Spivey has been elected as the new Leader of Gloucestershire County Council, the first woman to ever hold the role.

Cllr Lisa Spivey, Leader of the Council, said: “I am incredibly honoured to have been elected Leader of Gloucestershire County Council, becoming the first woman to hold the office. I bring a hands-on, energetic leadership style and I am committed to making a real difference for the residents of Gloucestershire. 

“Supported by my Cabinet, I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work – with passion, determination, and a vision for a stronger Gloucestershire.”

As part of her acceptance speech, Cllr Spivey announced the following immediate priorities:

• Children – doubling down on support for the most vulnerable children in our county
• Highways – dedicated team to clear up signs, barriers and cones from verges
• Speed reduction – making towns and villages safer and more pleasant places to walk and cycle

Below is a full list of Cabinet members and their areas of responsibility:

• Cllr Colin Hay, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Assets & Transformation
• Cllr Kate Usmar, Cabinet Member for Adults’ Support & Independence
• Cllr Ben Evans, Cabinet Member for Children’s Safeguarding & Care
• Cllr Paul Hodgkinson, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities & Fire
• Cllr Linda Cohen, Cabinet Member for Education & Skills
• Cllr Joe Harris, Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance & Communication
• Cllr Roger Whyborn, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport & Strategic Highways
• Cllr Julian Tooke, Cabinet Member for Business, Economic Development, Planning & Infrastructure
• Cllr Martin Horwood, Cabinet Member for Nature, Climate & Waste reduction

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