‘A fresh start’ and a ‘green vision’ for Worcester is at the heart of the messages from the city’s new joint Labour and Green Party leadership.
The two parties were put together at Worcester City Council’s annual meeting on Tuesday 16th May.
Greens welcomed the renewed commitment to a joint leader for the council and said while Labour had more councillors, the Green party won the popular vote.
Councillor Marjory Bisset, said she and her party were delighted Labour had taken up the opportunity to share the leadership role.
“It is very important all four political groups continue to work together on a cross-party basis in the various committees with positions as chairs or vice chair fairly shared between the parties,” she said.
“Our focus is less on who is the leader of the council and more about fighting for environmental and social justice for all Worcester residents.
“This means shielding residents from the worst effects of the cost-of-living crisis while at the same time bringing in measures to get to zero carbon and to increase biodiversity and green spaces in the city.”