THE GREENS have announced their own top team of spokespeople to shadow the executive roles held by the Labour majority.

Having leapt from just three councillors to 19 at this month’s election, the party have selected members to represent them on every issue.

Cllr Benali Hamdache is staying on as leader for one year, despite taking a new political job as a London Assembly Member, and Sheridan Kates is in the role of deputy leader as well as the spokesperson for finance.

Meanwhile, Mildmay councillor Sophia Brown is stepping in to speak on the environment, Cllr Elmedina Baptista-Mendes will be the go-to Green for health and adult social care, Cllr Jackson Caines for housing, and Tollington Cllr Alex Nettle for community safety.

For planning, Cllr Talia Hussain will represent the party, while Cllr Carlos Valero is the spokesperson for children and young people, and Cllr Devon Osborne is taking on the role for community and partnerships.

Cllr Hamdache said: “I’m really excited to announce our spokesperson team. They represent a skilled and diverse team, ready to work constructively with our Labour administration and hold them to account when needed.”