Gedling Borough Council has a new deputy leader following previous incumbent Councillor Michael Payne becoming Gedling MP in July’s general election.
Following a meeting of the Gedling Labour Group on Monday, November 11, Cllr Jenny Hollingsworth has today been formally appointed by the Leader of the Council as the new Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council
Cllr Hollingsworth has been a Gedling Borough Councillor for over 17 years and has been on the Cabinet for 13 years in various roles, most recently, the Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Growth and Regeneration and she is the ward member for Gedling Village.
She will take up the role with immediate effect alongside the leader Councillor John Clarke MBE.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “I am incredibly pleased to announce that Cllr Jenny Hollingsworth will become the Deputy Leader of this great borough with immediate effect.
“I have worked with Jenny for many years and her dedication to her community and the role of Councillor has been paramount in the groups decision to appoint her.
“She will be a great ambassador for the area and I know she will want to do her very best to ensure we continue to serve the people of Gedling and improve their lives.
Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth said: “I am honoured to have been selected by the Labour group to become the new Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council and the first female one and I look forward to getting on with the role and working with the Leader on the council’s priorities.
I would like to say a big thank you to the outgoing Deputy Leader, our new MP for Gedling, Michael Payne, for his outstanding work over the last 13 years as the Deputy. The borough is a much-improved place thanks to his dedication and I will continue his work and ensure that our community are at the forefront of everything we do.”
