New leader at city council says he will focus on the 'basics'

New leader at city council says he will focus on the 'basics'

The new leader of Southampton City Council has stressed the importance of “being brilliant at the basics”.

Southampton City Council appoints Councillor Alex Winning as new leader

Southampton City Council announces the appointment of Councillor Alex Winning as the new leader of the council, following the resignation of Councillor Lorna Fielker. The appointment was formally confirmed at Full Council on Wednesday, 16th July. Councillor Winning, who previously held the position of Cabinet Member for Children and Learning, began his journey in local government at just 16 years old, working in the Civic Centre’s post room. Sin…