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Deputy leader of Barnet Council Lynn Hillan to stand for leader of Barnet Conservative group, The London Daily News believes the majority of Barnet Conservatives "likely" to back Hillan.
News Desk - Update 13:55 PM
The Deputy Leader of Barnet Council, Lynn Hillan, has today formally announced her intention to stand for the leadership of the Conservative group in Barnet following Mike Freer (the incumbent) decision to stand down, and focus on his parliamentary campaign to become MP for Finchley and Golders Green.
Lynn Hillan said in a statement:
"Having served as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Resources I am well prepared for the challenges ahead as we enter a period of financial instability. I am delighted with the draft budget I will be presenting later this month which will bring in the lowest Council Tax “increase” in the history of the Council. It is all about targeting our resources towards services that our residents want and ensuring that the Council remains in Conservative control."
The London Daily News is aware that Hillan's supporters have already canvassed and gained the support of the majority of her Conservative colleagues, with rumours that a challenge is likely to emanate from Cllr Fiona Bulmer, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services.
The election of leader of the Conservative group is to take place on 10 December with a simple majority rule in place. The winner of the election will be announced on the same day.
Contrary to an earlier report Cllr Brian Coleman the serving Mayor of Barnet said: "I do not intend to stand for leader of the council, either now or in the future".
photo credit: Cllr Lynn Hillan with Cllr Brian Coleman (serving Mayor of Barnet) IMAGE SUBJECT STRICT COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS, PROPERTY OF THE LONDON DAILY NEWS
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