Leader & Deputy Leader of the Council
Leader : W.J Clarke
John Clarke is Leader of the Council, he was first elected to represent Netherfield & Colwick in 1989 and still represents that ward today.
John is former self-employed electrician and owned his own business. He is one of the County Councillors for Carlton East and Shadow Portfolio Holder for Finance at the County Council. He is also a member of the Nottinghamshire Police Authority, where he was previously Chair of the Authority for ten years.
John has been a school governor at many schools across Gedling and is actively involved with many community groups across the Borough.
Deputy Leader : M.R Payne
Michael Payne is Deputy Leader of the Council, he was first elected to represent St. Mary’s ward in May 2011.
He is a Portfolio holder with specific responsibility for Communications and Public Protection across the Borough.
Michael is a graduate of Law and intends to complete his final stage of training to qualify as a Barrister next year. Michael was previously a Regional Organiser for the East Midlands in a national referendum campaign and has audited British Universities on quality and standards.
He is involved with many voluntary organisations, including Crimestoppers Nottinghamshire and is also a governor at Redhill Academy in Gedling Borough.
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