Shadow Cabinet appointed

Monday, 14 May, 2018

Local News

Following the Croydon Council elections on 3rd May, Croydon Conservatives are delighted to announce their new Shadow Cabinet.

Conservative Leader - Tim Pollard

Deputy Leader & Shadow Cabinet Member: Economy, Jobs and Planning - Jason Perry

Deputy Leader & Shadow Cabinet Member: Finance and Treasury - Jason Cummings

Shadow Cabinet Member: Communities, Safety and Justice - Steve O'Connell

Shadow Cabinet Member: Clean Green Croydon - Vidhi Mohan

Shadow Cabinet Member: Transport and Environment - Simon Hoar

Shadow Cabinet Member: Children, Young People and Learning - Maria Gatland

Shadow Cabinet Member: Housing - Lynne Hale

Shadow Cabinet Member: Families, Health and Social Care - Yvette Hopley

Shadow Cabinet Member: Culture, Leisure and Sport - Helen Pollard

Chief Whip - Mario Creatura

Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Robert Ward

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Maria Gatland

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