Published: Monday 06th June 2016 | 12.17pm
Councillor Zaphne Stretton MBE was named Chairman for 2016/17 at the Council’s Annual Meeting on 25th May, taking the chains of office from Councillor Maureen Freeman.
This is the second time as Chairman for Councillor Stretton who was previously Chairman at Cannock Chase Council in 1998/99.
Councillor Stretton has been a Councillor in the District for over 21 years, taking only 3 breaks during that time.
Part of the Chairman’s role during their term in office is to raise money for their chosen charities. Councillor Stretton has chosen; the cancer unit at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and the Royal Voluntary Service Norton Canes.
Councillor Zaphne Stretton said “I am delighted to take on the role as Chairman for Cannock Chase Council for the second time. It is a privileged position to represent Cannock Chase Council and the residents of the District.”
It’s a family affair for the Stretton’s as Zaphne’s husband Michael Stretton was a Councillor for over 20 years and served as Chairman of the Council in 1990/91 retiring in May 2006.
Zaphne will be supported by Michael during her term in office who will work as her consort.
Councillor Alan Dudson, ward member for Brereton and Ravenhill will be taking on the duty as Vice Chair.