Lib Dem Group Leadership
The New 27 member Lib Dem Group met for the first time yesterday evening to have a preliminary discussion on the way forward to oppose Labour at County Hall.
I was delighted to be re-elected unanimously as the Group Leader. In accepting the position, I committed the Lib Dems to be a vigorous and constructive opposition and one which will challenge the ruling Labour Group at every turn.
The key issues in the coming year are around the transition to the new unitary which is due to start on 1 April 2009. The arrangements for working with town and parish councils and for the proposed Area Action Forums (or whatever they are to be called) will be key to making the council work effectively with local communities.
And of course, we in Durham City must get on with the process of creating a Town Council here.
Exciting times!
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