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KYRIACOU IS NEW NOMINEE FOR BERMONDSEY CHAIR
May 9, 2007 12:00 AM
Liberal Democrats on Southwark Council have chosen the out-going Mayor, Cllr Paul Kyriacou, as their nominee to be the new Chair of Bermondsey Community Council.
Cllr Kyriacou has represented South Bermondsey ward since 2002 and, if elected, will take over from Cllr Linda Manchester who is stepping down to concentrate on her role as Chair of the Licensing Committee.
Commenting on the new role, Cllr Paul Kyriacou said:
"My two highest priorities as the new Chair of Bermondsey Community Council will be reaching out to people who are not currently involved in local government and the redevelopment of the Blue."
"I am determined to make our Community Council accessible and of interest to local residents. I will be looking to hold meetings at times that people can attend and to engage people in different ways. I am particularly keen to reach out to younger people."
"Having been Chair of the South Bermondsey Partnership, we identified the Blue as being an area of immediate need. We set up the Blue Steering Group to work with local providers to discuss opportunities for our area. As the new Chair of Bermondsey Community Council, I aim to take this to the heart of the people of Bermondsey so that this project benefits all of our residents."
Cllr Linda Manchester, who is stepping down as Chair of the Bermondsey Community Council, said:
"I have had a very enjoyable year as Chair of the Community Council and I'm pleased that the position will be in safe hands. I have sat on more than 50 Licensing panels in the past 12 months and this number is likely to increase because of the extra responsibilities of dealing with gambling licenses. It is with regret that I have therefore decided to hand over the reins in Bermondsey."
The Liberal Democrat Group has also decided on its nominees for other Council positions:
- Chair of Borough and Bankside Community Council: Cllr Adele Morris
- Chair of Rotherhithe Community Council: Cllr Paul Noblet
- Chair of Planning Committee: Cllr James Gurling
- Chair of Audit Committee: Cllr James Barber
- Chair of the Disciplinary Appeals Committee: Cllr Jelil Ladipo
- Chair of Health Scrutiny Committee: Cllr David Noakes
- Chair of Housing Scrutiny Committee: Cllr Tim McNally
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