The Green and Independent Alliance and the Liberal Democrat group on Maidstone Borough Council have signed an agreement to form a partnership to run the Council for the next four years. The new Cabinet will be confirmed at the Council’s AGM on Saturday 18th May.
The new Cabinet will deliver a significant programme of change with a real focus on preparing for climate change, reducing pollution, making our communities healthier and stronger, and delivering affordable housing, particularly social housing.
The new Leader of the Council, Cllr Stuart Jeffery (Green and Independent Alliance) said, “It will be an honour to lead the council. There is a huge amount of work to do to reduce inequalities, ensure there is enough social housing, to reduce pollution and ensure that the Borough improves its resilience for the future.”
The new Cabinet member for Environmental Services and Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Clive English (Liberal Democrat) said, “The challenge to overcome years of Conservative neglect of our Borough is huge, but I am confident that together we will rise to the task of making Maidstone a place to be proud of.”