Three new Cabinet members join the Leader of Rotherham Council to drive housing, green spaces, transport and economic growth.
Cllr Linda Beresford has been appointed as the new Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Lynda Marshall will be taking the lead as Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Green Spaces, and Cllr John Williams will be the new Cabinet Member for Transport, Jobs and the Local Economy.
Cllr Victoria Cusworth will be expanding her portfolio to take on the role of Deputy alongside her role as the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People.
All Cabinet member roles are shown below:
- Cllr Victoria Cusworth: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
- Cllr Saghir Alam: Cabinet Member for Finance & Safe and Clean Communities
- Cllr Joanna Baker-Rogers: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health
- Cllr Linda Beresford: Cabinet Member for Housing
- Cllr Lynda Marshall: Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Green Spaces
- Cllr John Williams: Cabinet Member for Transport, Jobs and the Local Economy
Leader of Rotherham Council, Cllr Chris Read said: “Our refreshed Cabinet will work together with colleagues across the Council to deliver on our pledges.
“We’re committed to investing in roads and public spaces, boosting our high streets, creating a more inclusive economy, and building hundreds more warm, safe and affordable council homes.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Councillors Beresford, Marshall and Williams onto the Cabinet, and I look forward to working with them in the months ahead as we forge ahead with our commitments for Rotherham.”
To find out more about the Council’s Cabinet visit: www.rotherham.gov.uk/councillors-mps/cabinet-member-portfolios.
