Last night at the Annual Meeting of Wolverhampton City Council, Councillor Phil Bateman was appointed to the City Council Audit Committee, The New Cross Hospital Trust Board ( Observer), Wolverhampton City Council Scrutiny Board, Vibrant & Sustainable Scrutiny Panel, and the Stronger City Economy Scrutiny Panel.
Councillor Mary Bateman was appointed to Vibrant & Sustainable Scrutiny Panel, Confident & Capable Council Committee, Sustainable Advisory Group.
The new Mayor who is the 157th Mayor of Wolverhampton is Councillor Ian Brookfield and his Mayoress is Councillor Paula Brookfield, who is also a Councillor for Wednesfield South.
Councillor Rita Potters City Council individual appointments will follow, …..Rita was also elected as the Labour Party’s and controlling Group as Chief Whip , this is a position she has held for a number of years. Her role as Chief Whip is to primarily ensure member attendance and discipline, and ensure the rules of the Labour Group on the City Council are carried out.