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New chairman takes over at NSDC
(Back to news) New chairman takes over at NSDC He was elected by his fellow members in his absence, due to illness, at the Annual Council meeting on Tuesday the 6th of May. Mr Brooks was born at Cotham into a farming family, and attended the village school, and Barnby Road School, Newark, before embarking on a 48-year career with Worthington Simpson, the Balderton pump manufacturer. He lives in Balderton with his wife of 41 years, Councillor Betty Brooks, who also represents Balderton West. Mr Brooks began his political life as a teenager with the Young Conservatives when he instigated a successful clean-up campaign of Balderton Lake after it became infested with rats. He was elected to Balderton Parish Council 20 years ago and is currently in his third term as a district councillor, having served a total of ten years. He is actively involved in many local community organisations including treasurer for Balderton Resource Centre, chairman of Balderton Scouts, and vice chairman for Macmillan Cancer Relief (Newark branch). Mr Brooks’ chaplain will be the Rev Tony Tucker and his chosen charity for the year will be Newark Home-Start, which supports families with children aged five and under. Mr Brooks said "I am very proud to represent Newark and Sherwood District Council as chairman because I believe it is a council that cares about people." “The out-going chairman, Councillor Mrs Sylvia Michael, has done a tremendous job over the past year and I hope to keep up the high standard" Mr Brooks said. Mr Brooks concluded by saying “I firmly believe in the council and what it stands for. It is a wonderful set-up and has great staff, and I hope to take that message out to all corners of the district.”
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