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Jeanette Forster elected new Chair of council
Published: 25/05/2021
COUNCILLOR Jeanette Forster has been elected as Copeland Council’s Chair for 2021/22.
Councillor Forster, who represents the Sneckyeat ward, was elected to the position at the council’s Annual General Meeting today and succeeds Councillor Charles Maudling.
Councillor Linda Jones-Bulman has been elected as Deputy Chair for the forthcoming year.
Councillor Forster, a Copeland Councillor for the past six years, said: “It is a great honour to be elected as Chair.
Dedication and commitment of council staff highlighted
Published: 25/05/2021
THE dedication and commitment of Copeland Borough Council’s workforce has been praised at its Annual General Meeting.
Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, presented the council’s Summary of Achievements at today's meeting, and shone a spotlight on the outstanding work carried out.
The document showcases the efforts of council officers to continue to deliver services throughout the pandemic, as well as providing vital support to the most vulnerable members of the Copeland community.