28 June 2010
Chair Re-Elected
Rhondda Cynon Taf Councillor, Russell Roberts, is to continue as Chair of South Wales Police Authority following today’s Annual General Meeting.
The Councillor, who represents Labour in the Tonyrefail East Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf has been a member of the Police Authority for twelve years.
Councillor Roberts, said: “Being re-elected as Chair of the Police Authority is a great honour for me. I am grateful for the continued support shown to me by my fellow Authority Members.
“The last year has been very challenging, with difficult financial decisions to be made. I look forward to leading the Police Authority for the next year, and hope that we can continue our good work of working with the force, and representing South Wales as a whole."
Councillor Roberts will be supported for the next year by Vice-Chair of the Authority, Mr John Littlechild MBE, JP, who was also re-elected to the post at yesterday’s meeting.
Mr Littlechild, an Independent from Cardiff, is the longest serving Member, having started in 1989.
Speaking of his appointment, Mr Littlechild said: “The Police Authority is an important institution for the communities of South Wales. I am honoured that my fellow Members have selected me as the Vice-Chair.”