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Meet the Team at Sedgemoor District Council

Thursday 29th April, 2021

Councillor Alan Bradford was sworn in as Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council at its Annual meeting, held yesterday (April 28th).   The Vice Chairman of Council is Councillor Mike Facey.

The outgoing Chairman, Councillor Peter Clayton thanked all councillors for their cross-party support, especially during the pandemic; also dealing with virtual meetings and for the great amount of community support that has been achieved.

The following councillors were named as portfolio holders and their shadow councillors.

The following councillors were named as chairman and deputy chairmen of committees.

The political composition of Sedgemoor District Council is:-

Conservative – 29

Labour – 11

Lib Dem – 7

Independent – 1

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