This year's Statutory Annual Council meeting held on Thursday (May 15) saw the re-appointment of the Councillor Kevin Lagan as Chairman of Maldon District Council.

Councillor Kevin Lagan said; "I am delighted have been re-elected as Chairman of Maldon District Council for the next municipal year.

"I consider it to be a great privilege to represent this Council and celebrate the magnificent work undertaken in our wonderful community." 

Councillor Richard Siddall, who has also been re-appointed as Leader of Maldon District Council, said: "I am honoured to have been re-appointed as Leader of Maldon District Council for a third term, and I appreciate the confidence shown by Members. 

"In light of forthcoming changes in Local Government, I, along with other members, will ensure that Maldon District Council's voice is clearly represented in any negotiations and that we strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our community.  

"Over the next few years, the Council will continue to deliver the priorities in our Corporate Plan and to provide the best possible services for our residents.

"We will also continue to work with our partners to deliver on the much needed health and road infrastructure in the district." 

A full list of appointments made at the Council meeting as follows:  

Chairman of the Council: Councillor Kevin Lagan 

Vice Chairman of the Council: Councillor Ron Pratt  

Leader of the Council: Councillor Richard Siddall 

Deputy Leader of the Council:  Councillor Mark Bassenger  

Chairperson of the Strategy and Resources Committee:  Councillor John Driver 

Vice Chairperson of the Strategy and Resources Committee: Councillor Jeanette Stilts 

Chairperson of the Performance, Audit and Governance Committee: Councillor Wendy Stamp, CC  

Vice Chairperson of the Performance, Audit and Governance Committee: Councillor Nick Spenceley 

Chairperson if the Licensing Committee: Councillor Mark Durham, CC 

Vice-Chairperson of the Licensing Committee: Councillor Simon Morgan 

Chairperson of the Joint Standards Committee: Councillor Mark Bassenger 

Vice-Chairperson of the Joint Standards Committee: Councillor Maddie Thompson 

Chairperson of the Investigating and Disciplinary Committee: Councillor Maddie Thompson 

Vice-Chairperson of the Investigating and Disciplinary Committee: Councillor Wendy Stamp   

Chairperson of the District Planning Committee: Councillor Maddie Thompson 

Vice-Chairperson of the District Planning Committee: Councillor Vanessa Bell  

Chairperson of the Central Area Planning Committee: Councillor Paula Spenceley  

Vice Chairperson of the Central Area Planning Committee: Councillor Andrew Lay 

Chairperson of the North-Western Area Planning Committee: Councillor Mark Durham, CC 

Vice Chairperson of North-Western Area Planning Committee: Councillor Maddie Thompson 

Chairperson of South-Eastern Area Planning Committee: Councillor Vanessa Bell 

Vice Chairperson of South-Eastern Area Planning Committee: Councillor Tony Fittock 

Chairperson of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee *(including the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting as the Crime and Disorder Committee): Councillor Simon Morgan 

Vice Chairperson of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Councillor Paula Spenceley 

The complete membership of the Committees is available on the Council's website along with representatives on Outside Bodies which can be seen here.