Councillor Peter Rees has been appointed Deputy Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council.Councillor Rees, who represents the Neath South ward, holds the Cabinet Portfolio for Social Care, Health and Housing. He is also the Council’s Older Persons’ Champion.
Peter has served as a local councillor for 19 years, first elected on to Neath Borough Council in 1991.
At local government reorganisation in 1996, he was elected as a county borough councillor on Neath Port Talbot Council.
Since then, he has held several senior positions. He has been a Cabinet Member with the responsibility for many portfolios – Property, Staffing Resources and Equalities (2003), Transport Highways, Engineering and Streetcare (2004), Corporate Services (2006), and Social Care, Health and Housing (2008). He has also served as Chair of Personnel Committee (2003).
Council Leader, Ali Thomas, said, “Peter has been a valued member of the Cabinet so comes to the position with immense experience.
“I am delighted for Peter and I am looking forward to working with him in his new role.”
Councillor Rees, added, “I am delighted to have the confidence of my colleagues in placing me in this position and I thank them for their support.
“They are aware of my commitment and track record in delivering services for the residents of Neath Port Talbot County Borough.
“I will continue to support the leadership in ensuring that Neath Port Talbot remains among the best councils in Wales.”
