Cllr Mark Bee has confirmed the make-up of his new Cabinet with an executive team taking up Portfolio roles that reflect the strategic priorities of the authority. Meanwhile, Cllr Colin Law has been confirmed as Deputy Leader of the Council.

Cllr Bee said: “The new structure is designed with one thing in mind – to reflect our strategic priorities and make this authority better equipped to deliver the very highest standard of services to residents and communities.

“Chief Executive Stephen Baker is making the right changes at management level and it is my responsibility to get an able team of Councillors in place to work closely with the senior management team and improve services.”

The following appointments have now been confirmed:
· Leader – Councillor Mark Bee
· Deputy Leader – Councillor Colin Law
· Community Safety – Councillor Mary Rudd
· Customer Access – Councillor Simon Tobin
· Environment – Councillor Ken Sale
· Health & Wellbeing – Councillor Stephen Ardley
· Housing – Councillor Bruce Provan
· Performance – Councillor Chris Punt
· Regeneration – Councillor Wendy Mawer

The first meeting of the new Cabinet takes place this Thursday, May 29, at Lowestoft Town Hall, commencing 6.30pm.