COUNCILLORS have agreed who will chair its committees following the first meeting of the newly-elected Inverclyde Council.
Councillor Drew McKenzie, who is an independent, was confirmed as provost. It’s the first time Inverclyde’s provost has not been a Labour or Liberal councillors. Councillor Graeme Brooks will be deputy provost.
Councillor Stephen McCabe is leader of the council again after Labour was able to form a minority administration. Councillor Natasha McGuire is deputy leader.
The leader of the largest non-administration group is Councillor Elizabeth Robertson of the SNP.
Other appointments
Policy and Resources Committee
Convener: Councillor Stephen McCabe
Vice Convener: Councillor Martin McCluskey
Environment and Regeneration Committee
Convener: Councillor Michael McCormick
Vice Convener (Environment): Councillor Paul Cassidy
Vice Convener (Regeneration): Councillor Jim Clocherty
Education and Communities Committee
Convener: Councillor Jim Clocherty
Vice Convener (Education): Councillor Francesca Brennan
Vice Convener (Communities): Councillor Natasha McGuire
Health and Social Care Committee
Convener: Councillor Colin Jackson
Vice Convener: Councillor Martin McCluskey
Audit Committee
Convener: Councillor Innes Nelson
Vice Convener: Councillor David Wilson
General Purposes Board
Chair: Councillor Robert Moran
Vice Chair: Councillor Christopher Curley
Planning Board:
Chair: Councillor Tommy McVey
Vice Chair: Councillor Christopher Curley
Inverclyde Licensing Board
Chair: Councillor Graeme Brooks
Vice Chair: Councillor Sandra Reynolds