City council’s executive board poised for shake-up

Nottingham City Council’s executive board is set for a revamp which will see a number of councillors, including the deputy leader, stand down.

As part of the shake-up Sally Longford, who was first elected as deputy leader in May 2019, will leave her post but retain the role as portfolio holder for energy and environment.

Cllr Longford said: “After three years as deputy leader I’ve decided to step down from this role. However, I will still be leading the council’s climate change, carbon reduction and sustainability efforts in my role as Portfolio Holder for this area.

“The role of deputy leader has at times been very challenging but rewarding, and it’s been a real privilege to have held such a key position for our great city. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the people who have supported me in these interesting times.”

Council leader Cllr David Mellen said: “Sally has set Nottingham on an ambitious journey towards environmental sustainability and has been a loyal and dedicated deputy since she was elected to the role in 2019. Despite standing down as deputy leader, I’m pleased that Sally will continue to drive forward improvements in air quality, sustainable energy, retro-fitting of social housing and biodiversity.”

Adele Williams, who has overseen the council’s adult Social Care agenda since 2019, is to replace Longford.

The remaining changes see councillors Sam Webster, Rosemary Healy and Eunice Campbell-Clark stand down from the executive.

Webster was first elected to the executive in 2015 and has overseen a range of services, including Education, Adult Social Care, City Centre Management and Finance.

Campbell-Clark has previously served on the executive from 2004 to 2012, having joined the executive again in 2019.

Healy joined the executive for the first time in 2021 overseeing transport.

The council will elect its new executive team of councillors on Monday May 9.

From then, the following councillors will take up their responsibility:

Councillor David Mellen (Leader) Portfolio Holder for Strategic Regeneration and Communications
Councillor Adele Williams (Deputy Leader) Portfolio Holder for Finance
Councillor Sally Longford Portfolio Holder for Energy, Environment and Waste Services
Councillor Rebecca Langton Portfolio Holder for Skills, Growth and Economic Development
Councillor Linda Woodings Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health
Councillor Pavlos Kotsonis Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Planning
Councillor Toby Neal Portfolio Holder for Housing and Human Resources
Councillor Audra Wynter Portfolio Holder for Highways, Transport and Parks
Councillor Neghat Khan Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods, Safety and Inclusion
Councillor Cheryl Barnard Portfolio Holder for Children, Young People and Schools