Following an Annual General Meeting of Horsham District Council on 23 April, a new Chairman has been elected.
Cllr Tony Bevis was elected Chairman of Horsham District Council for the civic year 2025 to 2026 at the Council’s Annual General Meeting which was held at Albery House, Horsham. Cllr Joanne Knowles was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Council.
Cllr Bevis takes over the role of Chairman from Cllr Nigel Emery, who was Chairman for the civic year 2024 to 2025.
Commenting on his election, Cllr Bevis said:
I am honoured to be voted in as Chairman of Horsham District Council and look forward to representing the Council across the whole District.
I look forward to meeting as many people and organisations as possible around the District – those who work tirelessly in the voluntary sector and in support of our local community groups, those who provide jobs and work here, and those who study and live here.
I also look forward to promoting the work of the local Citizens Advice which will be my Chairman's charity for the year.
Vice Chairman Cllr Joanne Knowles added:
My Horsham roots are deep as my grandparents and parents all lived in our beautiful district.
I'm delighted to have been appointed to this office and look forward to supporting our distinguished Chair of Council.