Council Chair, Ian Thomas was re-elected and Council Leader, Paul Arnott, was re-elected for new terms at East Devon District Councils Annual meeting yesterday (Thursday, 19 May). In the coming year fresh impetus would be given to address the shortage in the supply of homes, deliver an improved service for housing tenants and encourage new projects to build attainable homes.

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Council Chair, Ian Thomas, re-elected for new year

“Last year I was honoured to be elected the first non-aligned Independent Chair.  

To be unanimously re-elected at Annual Council, with support from Conservative, Labour, Lib Dem, Green and Independent colleagues is a humbling experience I will never take for granted.  

I recognise this unique trust brings with it additional responsibilities and will continue to perform all my duties to the best of my ability, with an even hand and open mind.”

Council Leader, Paul Arnott, re-elected for new term

Councillor Paul Arnott was re-elected at the Annual Council meeting yesterday (Thursday, 19 May) for his third consecutive year. In his acceptance speech Councillor Arnott highlighted some of the achievements of his administration which included securing the finances to enable the completion of Cranbrook’s Town Centre, the great collaboration work that has taken place in the Enterprise Zone, and the analytical work that has been carried out in Tourism, Cultural and Leisure by the council to help create growth in these important sectors.

In the coming year fresh impetus would be given to address the shortage in the supply of homes, deliver an improved service for housing tenants and encourage new projects to build attainable homes. There will also be an increased focus on climate change with joined up policy making and engagement on this important topic.

New Council Cabinet

Cabinet 2022/23:

Leader	Paul Arnott
Deputy Leader	Paul Hayward
Climate Action	Marianne Rixson
APH	Denise Bickley
Coast Country and Environment	Geoff Jung
APH	Eleanor Rylance
Council and Corporate Co-ordination	John Loudoun
APH	Eileen Wragg
Democracy, Transparency and Communications	Sarah Jackson
Economy and Assets	Paul Hayward
Finance	Jack Rowland
Sustainable Homes and Communities	Dan Ledger
APH	Sarah Chamberlain
Strategic Planning	Paul Arnott
Tourism, Culture, Leisure and Sport	Nick Hookway