Following Councillor Kevin Small (Labour, Western Ward) taking over from Councillor Sue Bates (Labour, Gorsehill & Pinehurst) as the leader of Swindon Borough Council, the cabinet members portfolio's have been altered.
Councillor Justin Tomlinson, who was previously shadowing Councillor Maureen Dilley (Labour, Covingham & Nythe), will now be shadowing Councillor David Cox (Labour, Toothill) who has inherited an enlarged portfolio which now includes areas such as Libraries & Museums.
Recreation Services
Sports Development
Parks and Open Spaces
Libraries
Culture and the Arts
Museums
Community Forest
Lifestyle Health Promotion (HIV, Drugs & Other Substance Abuse)
Councillor Justin Tomlinson, 'I am delighted that the portfolio I am shadowing has been increased. I have been working extremely hard in the areas already covered, and with the additional areas such as Libraries and Museums I can help make a real difference in Swindon Borough Council. Across the portfolio there are different challenges and opportunities facing the Council, and I will be using my experience in marketing and the leisure industry to help the Council move forward positively. I enjoyed working with Maureen Dilley, and I am sure I will be able to work constructively with David Cox who has now taking the lead members position.'
