THE MAKE-UP of Tameside Council’s new executive cabinet when Cllr Ged Cooney takes charge is believed to have been decided.
The Droylsden West representative is set to be rubber stamped as Cllr Brenda Warrington’s replacement after she stepped down hours before the Labour group’s AGM.
And The Correspondent has learned who is likely to occupy the key roles once the new regime becomes official.
Some roles have different titles, like Cllr Bill Fairfoull being likely to be named Deputy with Children and Families.
It is believed Cllr Jacqueline North will be First Deputy with Finance, Resources and Transformation.
Other jobs thought to have been given out include the Transport and Planning role handed to Cllr Jan Jackson, with Cllr Dave Sweeton set to take the Business and Employment position.
This title also believes the other main positions in Cllr Cooney’s administration will look like:
Adult Social Care: Cllr John Taylor
Environmental Services: Cllr Denise Ward
Health: Cllr Eleanor Wills
Education and Achievement: Cllr Leanne Feeley
Town Centres, Communities, Corporate Land, Assets: Cllr Vimal Choksi MBE
Chair of Council Business: Cllr Joe Kitchen
Cllr Cooney was named as leader of Tameside Council’s Labour group on Sunday after opting to challenge Cllr Warrington, who had been leader for four-and-a-half years.
His role as Executive Leader of Tameside Council is likely to be confirmed at Tuesday’s AGM.