New line up for Hastings Borough Council Cabinet

Two changes have been made to Hastings Borough Council's Cabinet. Cllr Ali Roark has been named the new portfolio holder for environment. Cllr John Cannan, ward councillor for Wishing Tree, will replace her as Chair of the Charity Committee.

Cllr Paul Barnett, leader of the council, said: "I am delighted to bring John into Cabinet; he is Hastings through and through and such a passionate believer in public services being delivered for the greater good of all the residents of Hastings. His incredible work at Seaview talks to his deep compassion to those who have fallen on hard times, and I can think of no person better to join us as we face a deep crisis this winter for our elderly and struggling families."

Cllr Barnett will take on the portfolio for climate change.

The full list of Cabinet roles and members are:
Paul Barnett    Regeneration and Climate Change
Maya Evans     Housing and Community Development
Judy Rogers     Community Safety, Governance and Disabled Access
Ali Roark           Environment
John Cannan    Chair of Charity Committee
Andy Batsford    Health and Culture
Simon Willis      Finance and Equalities