Joint Administration to serve Bath and North East Somerset

19th June 2003

Cllr Todd, Cllr O'Flaherty, and Cllr CrossleyThe Liberal Democrats today put a successful motion before Bath and North East Somerset Council, to form a joint executive cabinet.

Under the proposal, the Conservative party and independent councillors will join with the Liberal Democrats to lead the council.

Re-appointed leader of the Council, Paul Crossley said "Trust needs to be built up between the groups so that we build a stable system that will last until next year".

Under the agreement, the Liberal Democrats occupy the following executive positions:

• Leader of the Council: Cllr Paul Crossley
• Tourism, Leisure and Culture: Cllr Nicole O'Flaherty
• Sustainibility and development: Cllr Rosemary Todd
• Economic Development: Colin Darracott

Cllr McNeir Also, Liberal Democrat councillor Marian McNeir was "very proud" to be unanimously elected deputy leader of the council.

Full details of the Council's new political leadership can be found at www.bathnes.gov.uk.

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