The new cabinet at South Cambridgeshire District Council has been announced, following a full council meeting yesterday (Thursday, May 23).
Cllr Bill Handley has stepped down from the cabinet as leader of communities and will be replaced by Cllr Henry Batchelor.
Cllr Batchelor's former role as leader of environmental services and licensing will be taken on by Cllr Natalie Warren-Green.
Council leader Cllr Bridget Smith said: "We are delighted that Cllr Bill Handley remains as a local councillor for Over and Willingham and would like to pay tribute to his unwavering commitment and exemplary service during his time as a member of the cabinet.
"Bill has served with distinction, bringing a wealth of experience, insight, and steadfast dedication to the district and its residents.
"His contributions have left an indelible mark and his tireless efforts on behalf of our community means he has been instrumental in driving positive change, most recently leading on the council’s cost of living campaign."
Cllr Handley has spent the last five years on the cabinet, initially as lead member for environmental services and licensing before taking on the community, resilience and wellbeing role, and latterly serving as communities lead.
Cllr Henry Batchelor, the new lead for communities, said: "I’m excited to take on this role and continue the good work my predecessor has done.
"Our cost-of-living work as a council and the work we’re doing to support our New Towns are important pillars of everything we’re doing at South Cambs.
"I look forward to working closely with the communities team and with the communities in our New Towns."
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Cllr Natalie Warren-Green added: "I am really pleased to join the cabinet and look forward to spending time with the waste and environment teams.
"Becoming a councillor in the winter of 2022, I quickly learnt how important it was that bin collections continue whatever the weather and saw how committed the team are to delivering an effective service and to communicating early when schedules need to be changed.
"The council’s work to support environmental sustainability and to tackle fly-tipping are so important to our resident’s wellbeing.
"I can’t wait to get stuck into this new role."
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