New Cabinet Member for Equality, Culture and Communities
Councillor Sandra Bauer has been nominated as the new Cabinet Member for Equality, Culture and Communities.
First elected in 2021 following a by-election in Glyndon, Cllr Bauer was re-elected in 2022 as ward councillor for Kidbrooke Village and Sutcliffe.
Cllr Bauer said: “Greenwich is an incredible place, full of wonderful people and vibrant culture. I’m honoured to be a cabinet member who gets to work closely with our communities, and I can’t wait to get to work with the Leader and other cabinet members to create positive and meaningful change.
“There’s no better time too, having just launched our first ever culture strategy, with a world class leisure centre on the way this year in Woolwich and a record number of award winning green spaces across the borough. Our mission is to be a welcoming inclusive place for all, I look forward to working towards making that a reality.”
Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, added: “I welcome Cllr Bauer to the cabinet. I know that she comes with fresh ideas and enthusiasm to listen to our communities, champion equality throughout our borough and deliver on Our Greenwich missions.”
Cllr Bauer will formally take on the role from Wednesday, 15 January. This update means the Council’s cabinet is now:
- Anthony Okereke – Leader of the Council
- Averil Lekau – Deputy Leader, also Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Sustainability and Transport
- Adel Khaireh – Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
- Majid Rahman – Cabinet Member for Planning, Estate Renewal and Development
- Denise Hyland – Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Social Value
- Jackie Smith – Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Skills and Greenwich Supports
- Mariam Lolavar – Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care and Borough of Sanctuary
- Pat Slattery – Cabinet Member for Housing Management, Neighbourhoods and Homelessness
- Rachel Taggart-Ryan – Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Enforcement
- Sandra Bauer – Cabinet Member for Equality, Culture and Communities