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'Eye-opening first 6 weeks' for new leader

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June 20, 2025

REFORM SAYS 'BUSINESS AS USUAL' FOR NOW AT COUNCIL

- By KERRY ASHDOWN

'Eye-opening first 6 weeks' for new leader

THE new leader of Staffordshire County Counci has chaired his first public cabinet meeting after Reform UK swept to power.

Councillor Ian Cooper used his inaugural leader’s update to reflect on the new administration’s first six weeks at the authority, as well as highlighting the ongoing issue of SEND support and care funding it has inherited from the previous Conservative administration.

He also paid tribute to Staffordshire residents named in the King's Birthday Honours.

Councillor Cooper, inset, said: “The last six weeks have been fascinating, challenging and eye-opening.

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