
Cllr John Cope has been elected as the Chairman of the Conservative Councillors' Association.
Former Chairman of the LGBT+ Conservatives, Leader of the Opposition in Elmbridge Council and 2024 Future Patron John Cope was elected as the Chairman of the Conservative Councillors' Association this evening.
Congratulations John on this huge milestone.
Responding to this announcement, our Chairman Luke Robert Black MBE said: "I am delighted to see that John has been elected as the Chairman of the Conservative Councillors' Association. John's diverse experiences across education, politics, Parliament and in leadership are matched only by his work ethic - and these combined will make John a truly transformational Chairman".
"John also understands the crucial role Conservative councillors play in ensuring our values and our message translates at local levels, delivering excellent public services, representing residents on local issues, stripping back waste and keeping council taxes low. John also knows how to lead teams, win council elections and understands the work needed as the Conservative Party moves into its next generation. Congratulations John".