New Leader and Cabinet at Mole Valley Council

A new Mole Valley Cabinet was announced at the Council's AGM in May.

Bridget Kendrick was elected to replace Stephen Cooksey who has stood down after 6 years leading the Council.  

Claire Malcomson becomes Deputy Leader and leads the Climate Portfolio.

Rosemary Hobbs is Portfolio Holder for Waste, Recycling and Environmental Health.

Andrew Matthews is Cabinet Member for Finance.

Keira Vyvyan-Robinson heads up Commercial Assets & Projects

Nick Wright is the portfolio holder for Leisure & Community Assets.

Caroline Joseph leads on Services and Security.

Bradley Nelson is Cabinet Member for Planning & Infrastructure.

Paula Keay is portfolio holder for Sustainable Economy. 

The new Leader, Bridget Kendrick said: “I am honoured to take on the role of the Leader of MVDC at such a pivotal time. Our new Cabinet is united in its commitment to delivering the Council Strategy and ensuring that residents, businesses and communities in Mole Valley can thrive. The next two years will be crucial for ensuring we’ll get things right for Mole Valley during the Local Government Reorganisation to protect its heritage, identity and interests among the wider Surrey councils.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Councillor Stephen Cooksey for his outstanding service to Mole Valley and its residents. As the longest-serving Leader in the district’s history, Stephen played a pivotal role in delivering some of our most significant projects, including the Local Plan, the Dorking and Bookham Masterplans, and the Service Transformation programme. It is a privilege to take the reins and lead MVDC at this landmark point in its history.”