Kevin Jenkins elected leader of Worthing Borough Council
The former deputy leader replaces Daniel Humphreys who recently stepped down
Worthing Borough Councillors have formally elected a new leader.
Councillor Kevin Jenkins, who's been Executive Member for Regeneration, was appointed at a meeting of the local authority last night (November 10, 2021).
The former deputy leader succeeds Daniel Humphreys, who recently stepped down from the role.
Cllr Jenkins, who represents Gaisford ward and is leader of the Conservative group, said he was looking forward to building on the work of his predecessor.
He added: “Worthing has made great strides in recent years and I look forward to working with colleagues across the chamber, together with our communities, to drive forward the regeneration of our town, whether that be the provision of much needed housing, new employment space or energising our town centre; as well as improving our open spaces and progressing our ambitious plans, utilising our green and blue spaces, to become a carbon neutral council by 2030 and a net zero town by 2045.”
Councillor Edward Crouch was elected the new deputy leader of the Council.