Dr Beccy Cooper stands down as Worthing Borough Council leader and councillor

Released: Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Dr Beccy Cooper has stood down as Worthing Borough Council leader and as a Marine Ward councillor following her election last week as the new MP for Worthing West.

Cllr Sophie Cox, the deputy leader of the council, has taken on the responsibilities of council leader and will continue to do so until a new leader is elected at the meeting of the full council on Tuesday 23rd July 2024.

Dr Cooper has decided to stand down as a councillor with immediate effect to ensure citizens are best represented in both Parliament and on the council.

The full council meeting at which a new leader will be elected will begin at 6:30pm on 23rd July at Worthing Town Hall.

A by-election for a new councillor to represent Marine Ward is expected to be held in the coming weeks.

Photo: Dr Beccy Cooper

(PR24-055)

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