Newcastle’s council leader has shuffled his top team – and has brought back a familiar face who served in the city’s previous Labour administration.
Nick Kemp has confirmed changes to the city council’s cabinet after the local elections earlier this month. Newcastle’s ruling party saw its majority cut by three on May 4, with cabinet member Sylvia Copley being among the election night casualties.
Taking the spare seat at the authority’s top table is the returning Paula Maines, formerly Holland, who will take responsibility for services including parks, play areas, libraries and community safety. She was elected in the Kenton ward this year, having lost her previous Ouseburn seat in 2022, and previously held the cabinet’s education brief under Nick Forbes’ leadership.
