Oxford City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of new Champions by Leader Councillor Susan Brown. The Champions role is to assist in key areas of the Council’s work.
Councillor Mary Clarkson will continue as the Heritage Champion, maintaining her collaboration with Councillor Louise Upton in this vital role.
Joining her is Councillor Mark Lygo, who has been appointed as the Armed Forces and Veterans Champion. In his new role, Councillor Lygo will work alongside Councillor Susan Brown as part of the Oxfordshire Civilian Military Partnership, and with Councillor Linda Smith on initiatives involving the wider community.
The role of these Champions is to use their expertise and engagement with key residents, businesses, and community groups. By providing insight and advice, they will feed back to the City Council’s Cabinet Members to ensure informed decision-making on important matters.
These positions are unpaid, and the appointed Champions will continue to fulfil their responsibilities as local councillors, representing their wards.
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“The Champions will focus on particular areas that are allied with key priorities, or which cut across Cabinet portfolios. Each Champion is linked with a Cabinet Member who can then lead on any policy issues that arise.”
"Our Champions play an essential role in raising important issues on behalf of communities and specific groups with various Cabinet Members. They also serve as key links between the Council and the community. I’d like to thank them for their commitment and valuable contributions.”
Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council
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