New Cabinet post proposed

It is proposed that Councillor Eric Carter be appointed Cabinet member for Regeneration at next Thursday's meeting of Full Council.

This new role would particularly focus on major regeneration issues taking place across Telford and Wrekin, including the Borough Towns Initiative and Telford Town Centre's regeneration. If approved, Councillor Stephen Bentley would remain as Cabinet member for the Environment.

Council leader Andrew Eade said: "With so many far-reaching projects being consulted on and launching across the borough and increased workload in this area, we felt now was the right time to appoint a new Cabinet member with sole responsibility for regeneration.

"Councillor Carter will devote time and energy to drive these schemes forward and ensure that every major regeneration decision we make is the right one for Telford and Wrekin's residents and the future development and direction of the borough.

"Even after creating this new post, we still have a slimmed-down Cabinet with just seven posts."

Councillor Stephen Burrell has been appointed Cabinet member for Children and Young People, taking over from Councillor Ian Fletcher who will be taking up a position on the Council's Plans Board.