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The Chairman

Councillor Lyn Swindlehurst was elected Chairman of the District Council on 17 May for 2023/24.

A message from the Chairman of the Council:

My background is nursing and nurse education spanning a 50 year career culminating in the role of Head of Adult Nursing at the University of Wolverhampton. This career has shaped my beliefs in caring, collaboration, advocacy and respect. I believe these values to be essential in any role within local government particularly my new role as Chairman of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.  I am honoured and delighted to have been given the opportunity to perform this exciting role.

I believe a supportive family, including two wonderful Grandson's, Elijah and Jacob and many close friends gives me a grounded approach to anything I do. I love music, the arts in many forms, and have links to volunteer groups such as Borderland Voices, and @21, The Young Peoples Place. 

I am also a member of Leek Rock Choir, a great unwinder! 

I am proud to have a reputation for hard work, enthusiasm, commitment and collaborative working with colleagues, groups and individuals in our community.

People want to have a voice in decision making with a sense of pride in the present and a future prospect for our young people. For this reason I have chosen Staffordshire Moorlands HomeStart, and Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, to help provide a positive future for generations to come. 

I look forward to a year of opportunities, friendships and collaboration with everyone I meet. 

Cllr Lyn Swindlehurst

Chairman, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.