Councillor champions appointed to support key groups across Milton Keynes
A team of councillor champions have been appointed to support key groups across the city.
Milton Keynes City Council has announced seven council champions, who will work with residents, community organisations and partners to raise awareness of important issues and help shape council policies and services.
Cllr Paul Trendall, Liberal Democrat councillor for the Campbell Park and Willen ward, who earlier this year was appointed as the authority’s Mayor, is continuing as Armed Forces Champion.
Paul has held this role since 2020, and has experience with the Royal Green Jackets, a British Army infantry regiment, where he reached the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2.
Cllr Jordan Coventry, Labour councillor for Central Milton Keynes, has been appointed as the authority’s LGBTQI+ Champion, with his role seeing him champion inclusion and understanding.
Cllr Nana Ami Ofori-Atta, Liberal Democrat councillor for the Broughton & Moulsoe ward, has been appointed as the council’s Ethnic Minority Champion.
Nana has more than 25 years’ experience in film, television, education and community engagement, and her work is set to focus on empowerment, education and celebrating diversity.
Cllr Macsene Isles-Ahite, a Liberal Democrat councillor for the Ouzel Valley ward, has been appointed as the authority’s Youth Democracy Champion.
Macsene is set to work with the city’s youth council to support its priorities and campaigns as part of the councillor champion role.
Milton Keynes Youth Council today announced the appointment of Tito Adeyale as Youth Mayor and Rohan Ravjee as Deputy Youth Mayor.
Cllr David Hopkins, a Conservative councillor for the Danesborough ward, who has served as a councillor in Milton Keynes since 1991, has been appointed as its Older Persons Champion.
David will work to ensure the needs and views of older residents are reflected in council policies and services.
Cllr Wing Tsang, a Liberal Democrat councillor for the Broughton & Moulsoe ward, has been appointed as the city’s Mental Health Champion, which will see her raise awareness of mental health and encourage people to access support when they need it.
Finally, Cllr Marie Bradburn, a Liberal Democrat councillor for the Bradwell ward, has been appointed as the authority’s Active Travel Champion, which will see her promote the benefits of walking, wheeling and cycling.
Milton Keynes City Council leader Jane Carr said: “We have an excellent team of Councillor Champions who bring a wealth of expertise, experience and passion to their respective roles.
“I’m particularly pleased that this is a cross-party group of councillors, reflecting our shared commitment to representing and supporting all of our communities across Milton Keynes.
“Each champion will play an important role in ensuring the voices of residents are heard and championing issues that matter most to them.
“I look forward to working with them and seeing the positive impact they make for our city.”