Garstang Focus Magazine - July 20121

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GARSTANG COUNCIL (cont)

WYRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

asking about the next litter picking event. This is something we hope to arrange on a regular basis. If you would like to join in with the next litter pick, please contact Cllr Webster via email at elizabeth.webster@ garstangtowncouncil.gov.uk

Changes to Wyre’s Cabinet

As always, we are keen to hear your thoughts on how the Town Council are doing, and about any issues or concerns that you would like us to look into. Much of our information is available online at our website or you can call our town clerk. Next Meeting Our next meeting will be held on Mon 19th July starting at 7:30pm, at Garstang St Thomas’ Parish and Community Hall. Edwina Parry - Town Clerk t: 07592 792 801 e: clerk@garstangtowncouncil.gov.uk www.garstangtowncouncil.org

Following the Lancashire County Council elections in May earlier this year, a number of changes to Wyre’s Cabinet have been made. Councillor Alan Vincent has been elected Deputy Leader of Lancashire County Council with responsibility for Resources, HR and Property. Councillor Vincent has therefore stepped down as Deputy Leader of Wyre Council and Portfolio Holder for Resources. Taking his position on Wyre’s Cabinet and Deputy Leader position is Councillor Michael Vincent. Councillor Alice Collinson has also joined Wyre’s Cabinet as Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy and Economic Development. Commenting on the changes, Councillor Michael Vincent said, ‘I sincerely look forward to taking on the role of Deputy Leader at Wyre and working with officers and councillors in my role as Resources Portfolio Holder. ‘In my career as a councillor I have been fortunate enough to work on some fantastic projects and I look forward to continuing this as your Deputy Leader.’ Councillor Alan Vincent, commented, ‘I will deeply miss my role as Wyre’s Deputy Leader and Resources Portfolio Holder, but I look forward to my new role as Deputy Leader of Lancashire County Council. ‘I hope that I can help bring about great changes to the whole of Lancashire and add a Wyre perspective to the county’s Cabinet.’ Councillor Alan Vincent remains a Wyre Councillor for the Victoria and Norcross ward. Councillor Alice Collinson, the new Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy and Economic Development, commented, ‘I look forward to working with officers and councillors on some fantastic projects including Project Neptune which will see a new fish and food processing facility built on the Fleetwood Docks. ‘I previously held the position of Mayor for

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