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Lead members

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Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Finance

Councillor Jeremy Birch is the Leader of the Council and is also responsible for overseeing Finance.  You can listen to Councillor Birch's inaugural speech about his plans for the organisation on our YouTube Channel.

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Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Equalities, Community and Central Services

Councillor Jay Kramer is the Deputy Leader of the Council and is also responsible for Community Services which includes  community regeneration and equalities.

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Lead Member for Regeneration

Councillor Peter Chowney is the Lead Member for Regeneration and is responsible for regeneration, communications and planning.

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Lead Member for Environment and Highways

Councillor Philip Scott is the Lead Member for Environment and Highways and is responsible for recycling and clean streets.

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Lead Member for Leisure, Amenities and Housing

Councillor Trevor Webb is the Lead Member for Leisure, Amenities and Housing and is responsible for Active Hastings, parks and gardens and Housing.

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