Highgate politician launches leadership challenge to become Camden Council boss
Cllr Sally Gimson has launched a leadership challenge at Camden Council - Credit: Archant
A Highgate politician has launched a leadership challenge for the top job at Camden Council.
Sarah Hayward Labour leader of Camden Council - Credit: Nigel Sutton
Councillor Sally Gimson has revealed her intention to stand against current leader Councillor Sarah Hayward.
Labour Cllr Gimson told the Ham&High that many within the ruling group believe their skills are not being used as well as they could.
She said: “I think it’s time for a change.
“I think we need an inclusive leadership that works with our MP, the trade unions and the party.
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“We need to resist what the government is doing.”
And the politician, who is cabinet member for adult social care and health, continued: “I think that we could use the talent of the group and the wider party better than we are doing.
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“Now’s the time to do that.
“I’ve got a lot of support, quite a few people within the group have asked me if I’m going to stand.”
A secret ballot will be held at a meeting on May 3 to determine who will lead Camden Council.
Cllr Heyward has led the council since 2012.
