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Appointments have been made at Cannock Chase District Council. Photo: Chris Peach/i-creation.

New Deputy Leader appointed for Cannock Chase Council 

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Councillor John Preece has been appointed as Deputy Leader for Labour-run Cannock Chase Council. 

It follows the resignation of Councillor Josh Newbury as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member after he was elected as Member of Parliament for the Cannock Chase constituency at the General Election. 

Councillor Maureen Freeman has taken the position of Portfolio Leader for Regeneration and High Streets on the Council’s Cabinet. These changes were reported to the Council at its meeting on Wednesday 24 July. 

Councillor John Preece, Deputy Leader Cannock Chase District Council
Councillor John Preece is the new Deputy Leader of Cannock Chase District Council.

Councillor Tony Johnson, Leader of the Council said “I am sorry to lose Josh as my Deputy Leader, he has been an asset to the Council’s Cabinet.  However, I am delighted that he has been elected to Parliament and I’m sure he will be an excellent MP.   

“I am pleased to welcome John as my Deputy Leader, and Maureen as the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and High Streets.  We have lots of big projects in the District and some challenging times ahead.” 

Councillor Newbury will remain a Ward Councillor for Norton Canes until his term ends. 

Councillor Maureen Freeman, Cannock Chase Council
Councillor Maureen Freeman, Portfolio Leader for Regeneration and High Streets.

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