New chairman elected for Mid Suffolk District Council

Paul Ekpenyong has been appointed the new chairman of Mid Suffolk District Council.

Councillor Ekpenyong, who represents St Peters Ward, in Stowmarket, was elected to the position at the meeting on Monday (May 24).  He served as vice chair supporting Barry Humphreys, as chairman during his 2020/21 term in office who has been selected to serve as the new vice chair

Councillor Ekpenyong has selected East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices as his chosen charity for the year and said: “I am truly honoured to be elected as chairman for Mid Suffolk District Council for the coming year and thank my fellow councillors and family for their support.

“I have chosen EACH as my charity this year to help raise awareness of the amazing work that they do. As a family we have experienced first-hand the difference they make, and it is a privilege to have the opportunity to show my support in this way.

“The level of care and support they offer to families during very difficult situations is invaluable – offering flexibility and control over where they receive the care and support they need.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank and recognise the commitment of our outgoing chairman, councillor Barry Humphreys MBE. His service to this council has be exemplary and I know that he has carried out his duties with fairness and civility. Thank you for your service.”

Councillor Ekpenyong was first elected to Mid Suffolk District Council in 2015.  He has since served on the Licensing & Regulatory committee, Suffolk Joint Standards Board, and the council’s Overview & Scrutiny committee.