Chairman ready to help charities across West Sussex

West Sussex County Council's newly re-elected chairman opened his second year of office with an offer to help charities across the county.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jun 2009, 18:01 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 17:46 BST

Cllr Mark Dunn, who represents the Bourne division, near Chichester, has no plans to nominate an official charity of his own for the coming year.

But he said the county council chairman was there to serve the community, and if members would like him to help them in their sponsorship and support for local charities, they should ask him and the vice-chairman.

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"We will do our best to help your requests, attending events or giving small receptions in County Hall," he added.

"We are all aware of the difficult circumstances facing the community, which is more dependent on the voluntary sector than ever before."

Cllr Dunn, a Conservative, was proposed for a second term by leader Cllr Henry Smith (Con), seconded by Cllr James Walsh (Lib Dem).

He is a former member of Chichester District Council and a former chairman of Sussex Police Authority.

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Cllr Mick Hodgson (Con), who represents Warnham '“ where he has

lived for most of his life '“ was elected vice-chairman.

Cllr Smith (Maidenbower) was reappointed leader for a new four-year term, a post he has held since 2003, when at the age of 34 he was the youngest county leader in the country.

Cabinet members, all Conservatives, appointed by Cllr Smith, are: deputy leader, Cllr Lionel Barnard (Henfield); adults' services, Cllr Peter Catchpole (Holbrook); children and young people's services,

Cllr Pat Arculus (Pulborough), communications, Cllr Brad Watson (Southwater and Nuthurst), education and schools, Cllr Peter Griffiths (Hurstpierpoint and Bolney); environment and economy, Cllr Deborah Urquhart (Angmering and Findon); finance and resources, Cllr Louise Goldsmith (Chichester West); public protection, Cllr Peter Evans (East Preston and Ferring); strategic planning and transport Cllr Derek Whittington (Fontwell).

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