At an Extraordinary Council meeting of Horsham District Council on 2 February 2023 Cllr Claire Vickers was appointed the new Leader of the Council.
Commenting on her appointment Cllr Vickers said:
It is a great honour to be elected as Leader of Horsham District Council.
I am looking forward to maintaining our excellent track record in running a successful council.”
Cllr Vickers has subsequently made a series of Cabinet Member appointments as follows:
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Recycling and Waste - Cllr Philip Circus
Cabinet Member for Finance & Assets – Cllr Paul Clarke
Cabinet Member for Planning & Development – Cllr Liz Kitchen
Cabinet Member for Leisure & Culture – Cllr Roger Noel
Cabinet Member for Economic Development - Cllr Richard Landeryou
Cabinet Member for Horsham Town Centre – Cllr Tony Hogben
Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities – Cllr Tricia Youtan
Cabinet Member for Environment & Rural Affairs - Cllr Josh Potts