LONDON COUNCILS

Kober to lead London Councils

Haringey LBC leader Claire Kober has been elected as the new chair of London Councils.

Haringey LBC leader Claire Kober has been elected as the new chair of London Councils. 

 

The election follows the announcement that current chair and Hackney LBC mayor Jules Pipe will stand down after being appointed to London Mayor Sadiq Khan's top team.   

Cllr Kober and Southwark LBC leader Cllr Peter John both stood as potential successors as chair of the controlling Labour Group.  
 
A formal ratification took place yesterday.
 
Cllr Kober said: 'In the aftermath of the European referendum, it's vital that central government gives more power to London boroughs to work with the Mayor to get on with the job.
 
'From finance to the integration of health and care, from housing to skills and employment, London's boroughs have a vital role in sustaining the position of this great city.
 
'Bringing London together at this time is essential and London Councils is well placed to meet this challenge.'
 

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