Reform Leader announces new cabinet for Staffordshire County Council

New leader of Staffordshire County Council, Reform's Ian Cooper, has said his ten-strong cabinet is prepared to spearhead the delivery of the party's priorities for Staffordshire residents and businesses.

The appointments come after Reform UK secured 49 out of 62 seats at Staffordshire County Council at the recent local election, securing an overall majority and entering into authority for the first time. 

The new cabinet will see Martin Murray, the member for Cannock Town, as the party's deputy leader and cabinet member for economy and skills. 

The other cabinet members are listed as follows: 

Martin Rogerson - Cabinet Member for Health and Care 

Nicholas Lakin - Cabinet Member for Children and Young People 

Andrew Mynors - Cabinet Member for Connectivity 

Peter Mason - Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways 

Chris Large - Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources 

Hayley Coles - Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture 

Janet Higgins - Cabinet Member for Education and SEND 

Anthony Screen - Cabinet Member for Community Safety 

In choosing his cabinet, Mr Cooper said: "In choosing this Cabinet, I believe we have a strong team to meet our promises to Staffordshire’s residents and businesses. 

“We are determined to work with all councillors, staff and our communities to create a safe and thriving county we can all be proud of.”

The new leader and deputy leader will be formally selected by all members at the meeting of Staffordshire County Council on May 22. 

Other positions proposed will be: 

Paul Williams - Chairman of the Council 

Gordon Munro - Deputy Chairman of the Council 

Sean Baggeley –Lead Overview and Scrutiny Committees 

Pat Flaherty, Staffordshire County Council's chief executive, said: "We look forward to working with Ian and the new Cabinet and to welcoming all of our newly elected councillors to the council this month."