Simon Partridge new council chairman
The towering 6ft 7in tall figure of Simon Partridge is the new chairman of North Norfolk District Council.He was elected to the council in 2003, having been edged out by just nine votes at the previous poll, and went on to be its leader for four years.
The towering 6ft 7in tall figure of Simon Partridge is the new chairman of North Norfolk District Council.
He was elected to the council in 2003, having been edged out by just nine votes at the previous poll, and went on to be its leader for four years.
A qualified teacher who was an education officer in the Yarmouth area, he now runs a guest house at Catfield with his wife Jane.
Liberal Democrat Mr Partridge took over the chain of the non-political role from Conservative Sue Arnold, and pledged to promote the district during his year in office.
You may also want to watch:
'We must be positive in North Norfolk. We have some strong businesses, communities, voluntary bodies and tourism,' he said.
Vice-chairman is veteran independent member Tom Moore, a farmer from Walsingham who has represented his ward for 39 years, and chaired the council 10 years ago.
Most Read
- 1 Dancers' dilemma: Pier show cast priced out by Airbnb
- 2 Fond farewell for lifelong Cromer crab fisherman
- 3 'Truly sorry' - Former rival pays damages to Norfolk MP
- 4 'A nightmare' - Roadworks cause traffic chaos in North Walsham
- 5 Nature lovers' dream? Two wildlife paradises for sale
- 6 Daughter's tragic death from rare illness sparks dad's fundraiser
- 7 Two Norfolk towns to fight for share of £220m funding war chest
- 8 Demolition of seaside hotel begins
- 9 Delays remain but town traffic chaos eases with removal of lights
- 10 Slight increase in Norfolk coronavirus rates after restrictions eased
Virginia Gay was re-elected as council leader, with Clive Stockton her deputy. Other cabinet members are Penny Bevan Jones, Graham Jones, Peter Moore, Hilary Nelson, and Eric Seward.
