West Oxfordshire District Council welcomes new Executive Member to lead on Stronger, Healthy Communities
Councillor Rachel Crouch has joined the Council’s Executive as the Executive Member for Stronger, Healthy Communities. The change comes after Councillor Rizvana Poole stepped down from the role.
Councillor Andy Graham, Leader of the Council, said, “I would like to thank Cllr Poole for her service with the Executive. She has done a fantastic job working with officers on improving community and public health campaigns, our refugee resettlement programme and working with young people.
“I would like to welcome Cllr Crouch to the Executive and look forward to working with her on this key area of Council delivery, as we look to plan for a stronger healthier West Oxfordshire. Priorities will include continuing our work with the volunteer sector, working with young people, ensuring we continue to work with our communities, and delivering excellent customer services to all our residents."
Councillor Rachel Crouch said, “I am pleased to be able to step up to the Executive as the member for Stronger, Healthy Communities for West Oxfordshire District Council. I look forward to continuing the work Cllr Poole had delivered during her time as Executive Member.”
The Stronger, Healthy Communities portfolio on the Council’s Executive includes responsibility for:
- Voluntary sector engagement
- Health and safety
- Community and public health
- Refugee Resettlement Programme
- Young people
- Equality and diversity
- Customer Services
The change in Executive Members was made at the full Council Meeting on Wednesday 25 September.
The full list of responsibilities can be found on the council's website here: https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/about-the-council/executive-roles-and-responsibilities/