Longstanding Conservative Councillor is Lichfield District Council’s New Chairman

Cllr David Smith

Lichfield District Council’s new Chairman for 2014/15 is Cllr David S Smith, longstanding Conservative councillor in Stonnall.

Cllr Smith was sworn in as the new Chairman at the Annual Council meeting of Lichfield District Council on Tuesday 6 May 2014.

As Chairman, Cllr Smith will represent the district at a wide range of functions across Staffordshire – including royal visits, civic and ceremonial functions, and community and charity events. He will also chair council meetings and work throughout the year to raise money for his chosen charities.

Cllr Smith said, “I am honoured to take up this important role and am looking forward to representing the district council at the many events and functions that take place across Staffordshire.

“I am also pleased that it will give my wife Gay and me a chance to meet people throughout the district to find out more about voluntary groups and the vital work that they do.”

Cllr Smith has also announced that he will be raising money for three good causes, he said, “The charities I will be raising money for are Lichfield Cathedral East End Appeal, the Friends of St Peters Church in Stonnall, and the Forces Children’s Trust.”

Click here to keep up with the Chairman throughout his year in office