South Gloucestershire Labour Councillors
Labour’s councillors on South Gloucestershire Council have been appointed to specific roles following last week’s local election. Almost half of the group is new, and now contains a majority of women members for the first time.
The post holders are:
| Leader | Councillor Pat Rooney |
| Deputy Leader and Lead on the Scrutiny Commission | Councillor Ian Boulton |
| Corporate Resources Executive Shadow and Lead on the Audit and Accounts Committee | Councillor Adam Monk |
| Adult Care Executive Shadow | Councillor Katie Cooper |
| Children and Young People Executive Shadow | Councillor Sandie Davis |
| Schools, Skills and Employment Executive Shadow | Councillor Alison Evans |
| Community Services and Tourism Executive Shadow and Regulatory Committee Lead | Councillor Kim Scudamore |
| Planning, Transport and Strategic Environment Executive Shadow | Councillors Andrea Reid and Sam Scott (job share) |
| Health Scrutiny Committee Lead and Group Whip | Councillor April Begley |
| Development Management and Public Rights of Way Committees Lead | Councillor Michael Bell |
Group Leader Pat Rooney comments:
“Although we are disappointed not to have increased in number, I am heartened that every Labour councillor is keen to take on a named role and responsibility. I believe we are a strong team that will punch above its weight.”