Oakham Town Council Welcomes Two New Members Following Co-Option
Oakham Town Council filled two of its vacant seats during its meeting last night, welcoming Melanie Palmer and Anya O'Donnell to the council.
The new appointments bring the council significantly closer to full capacity, leaving only one seat vacant
Melanie Palmer (North East Ward), Returning to the council chamber with extensive local government experience, she has a strong history of local volunteering, including roles with Girl Guides, Oakham in Bloom. Her priorities as a councillor include responsible financial stewardship, supporting local independent traders, championing staff wellbeing, and helping the council rebuild public confidence
Anya O'Donnell (Oakham North West Ward), A recent graduate in Biological Sciences from Oxford Brookes University, Anya works locally. Having grown up nearby and living in Barleythorpe, she brings committee experience from representing her class on her university council
Expressing his satisfaction with the evening's appointments, the Chairman of the council commented
"I am very pleased we have now reached the point that all but one of the councils seats are full
. Melanie who was a temporary admin assistant employed by the council for a year will bring so much to the council . Anya a former oakham school pupil is possibly the youngest person to join the council and I believe it is important to have membership from all the community we represent ."
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