Conservative Group elects new Leader

Cllr. Chris Saint (Tredington) is the Leader of the Conservative Group on Stratford District Council.

Chris was elected to succeed Stephen Gray and took over as Leader of the Council at its annual meeting on May 19th 2011.

Chris said, "Our main priority will be to continue to keep our Council Tax as low as possible - through cutting Council costs and working collaboratively with others - while maintaining good quality services.

Our other priorities are flood defences, keeping our neighbourhoods safe for everyone, promoting social inclusion, delivering more affordable homes for local people, supporting young people's aspirations and supporting the visitor economy.

We warned during the election campaign that the Council faces a difficult period with the likelihood of heavy pressure on our finances which will require difficult choices and decisions. But we are committed to protecting our priority areas."

He added: "I am keen that we strengthen our communication with residents, listening to them - and in the case of Stratford trying to understand better their concerns - and informing them fully of the reasons for our decisions."

Cllr. Stephen Thirlwell (Henley) was elected Deputy Leader of the Group.

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