Malvern Hills District Council has officially elected a chairman and leader.
At the Annual Council meeting last night (14 May), Cllr Daniel Walton was elected as chairman, the former chairman Cllr Barbara Jones-Williams, passed over her chains during the meeting.
Cllr John Raine was elected as the vice chairman. Cllr Tom Wells was re-elected as the council's leader and Cllr Natalie McVey was re-elected as deputy leader.
Cllr Daniel Walton, Chairman of Malvern Hills District Council, said: “I would like to thank everyone that has supported me over the years. I really value this opportunity to represent the people of our wonderful district and to work with our communities. I want to oversee a council that is progressive and moving policies that make Malvern Hills a continually better place to live for all”.
As part of his role, Cllr Walton will be raising money for Bonterre CIC which offers educational and therapeutic support for young people, as well as workshops and events for schools, adults, and community groups.
Visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/about-your-council for more information about the councillors at Malvern Hills District Council.
The new chairman, Cllr Walton, handing over a farewell gift to former chairman, Cllr Jones-Williams.
The new Vice-Chairman Cllr Raine and Chairman Cllr Walton.
Cllr McVey and Cllr Wells have been re-elected in their deputy leader and leader roles.
Date Published: 15 May 2024