The appointment, which comes into immediate effect, follows the resignation from Cabinet of Councillor Russell Oppenheimer who has stepped down from the role in order have more time to study to become a teacher. He remains the local Member for the County Council division of Petersfield Hangers.
County Council Leader, Councillor Nick Adams-King said: “I’m delighted to welcome Stephen as our new Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing. With 20 years of dedicated County Council service to the people of Hampshire, including almost a decade as a former Executive Member with Cabinet responsibilities including HR, Performance and Economic Development, Councillor Reid’s solid commitment to improving the lives of our residents will be a real asset to this important portfolio.
“I’d also like to thank Russell for his dedicated service on Cabinet and wish him every success as he pursues his ambition to become a teacher - a role that will continue his extensive commitment to public service.”
The County Council’s new Cabinet now comprises the following Executive Members and portfolios:
- Councillor Nick Adams-King - Leader and Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services
- Councillor Jan Warwick - Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Hampshire 2050-Finance
- Councillor Roz Chadd - Executive Lead Member for Children's Services
- Councillor Steve Forster - Executive Member for Education
- Councillor Liz Fairhurst - Executive Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health
- Councillor Stephen Reid - Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing
- Councillor Kirsty North - Executive Lead Member for Universal Services
- Councillor Lulu Bowerman - Executive Member for Highways and Passenger Transport
- Councillor Zoe Huggins - Executive Member for Hampshire 2050-Transformation and People