Ealing's Official Opposition, the Liberal Democrats, confirmed their roles following their group meeting yesterday.

·      Leader is Councillor Gary Malcolm

·      Deputy Leader and Whip is Councillor Gary Busuttil

In terms of the areas of Council business they follow they are as follows with the contact details so members of the public can contact them:

Cllr Gary Malcolm - Leader of the Council's Portfolio, Transport and Jobs.

Cllr Gary Busuttil - Finance, ICT and Council Performance.

Cllr Athena Zissimos - Environment including streets, parks and trees.   

Cllr Connie Hersch - Crime, antisocial behaviour, communities & town centres.       

Cllr Andrew Steed - Caring services, including health, education and benefits.      

Cllr Jon Ball - Planning, including Local Plan and Housing.

Councillor Gary Malcolm, Liberal Democrat Leader of the Opposition said: "Liberal Democrats will continue their role of scrutinising Ealing Council to further expose failings such as their poor record of housing repairs, not being responsive when residents contact the Council and their proposals to destroy some of the wonderful flora and fauna on Warren Farm. Liberal Democrats will continue to listen to residents and businesses to push the Council to make changes to help people in Ealing like we did when we persuaded Ealing Council to reverse their light dimming policy."