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Councillor Kevin Foster



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Party : Conservative
Ward : Cheylesmore
Elected : 06/05/2007

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In May 2002 Kevin was elected as a Councillor for Cheylesmore on Coventry City Council. He was re-elected in the City Council Elections in June 2004 and May 2007. In 2003-04 Kevin was the Chair of Scrutiny Board 3, the Scrutiny Board responsible for overseeing the Councils work on issues such as transport, economic regeneration & the environment.

Kevin gave up his career as a Paralegal when he became Cabinet Member in 2004 so he could concentrate full-time on his Council responsibilities. Kevin was Cabinet Member (City Services) from 2004 - 2007. His brief included many of the services such as refuse, street cleansing, highways maintenance and trading standards.

In May 2007 as part of a Cabinet reshuffle Kevin moved to become Cabinet Member (City Development). This brief gave him responsibility for economic regeneration, transport and the Councils property portfolio.

From May 2008 to May 2010 Kevin was the Deputy Leader of Coventry City Council and took over responsibility for the Council's Finances. In this role he regularly appeared in both the local press and on the local radio to both promote what the Council is doing and to respond to the concerns expressed by the public.

He is currently Shadow Cabinet Member (Strategic Finance and Resources).

In addition to his Council duties Kevin is a Coventry City Fan and a Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
Surgery Information:
Regular surgeries are held at the Cheylesmore Community Centre, Arundel Road at 6:30pm - 8:00pm on the last Wednesday of each month. If you want to contact me directly phone 024 7683 1276 (Council House) for an appointment.
  Address: Council House
Earl Street
CV1 5RR
  Home Telephone:
  Work Telephone: 024 7683 1276
  Mobile:
  Fax: 024 7683 1001
  Email: kevin.foster@coventry.gov.uk
  Web Site: http://www.kevinjfoster.com
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Election History


Elected DateLeftRetirement Reason
02/05/200210/06/2004 
10/06/200406/05/2007 
06/05/2007  


Party Representation History


Party NameFrom DateTo Date
Conservative 10/06/200406/05/2007
Conservative 06/05/2007 


Ward Representation History


WardFrom DateTo Date
Cheylesmore10/06/200406/05/2007
Cheylesmore06/05/2007 


Outside Representations


Date FromDate ToNameDetails
18/05/2006  The Coventry Partnership (formerly known as Coventry Partnership)  
15/05/2008  Local Government Association - General Assembly  
20/05/2010  West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority  


Committee Membership History


PeriodCommitteeRoleJoinedLeft
2010-2011
CouncilMember20/05/2010
CabinetInvitee20/05/2010
Scrutiny Co-ordination CommitteeMember20/05/2010
Finance, Corporate and Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board (Scrutiny Board 1)Member20/05/2010
2009-2010
CabinetMember20/05/2009
CouncilMember20/05/2009
Cabinet Member (Finance and Value for Money)Member20/05/2009
2008-2009
CouncilMember15/05/2008
CabinetDeputy Chair15/05/2008
Cabinet Member (Finance and Value for Money)Member15/05/2008
2007-2008
CouncilMember17/05/2007
CabinetMember17/05/2007
Cabinet Member (City Development)Member17/05/2007
2006-2007
CouncilMember18/05/2006
Area Forum (South Central)Member18/05/2006
Area Forum (South East)Member18/05/2006
CabinetMember18/05/2006
Cabinet Member (City Services)Member18/05/2006
2005-2006
CouncilMember17/05/2005
CabinetMember17/05/2005
Cabinet Member (City Services)Member17/05/2005
Area Forum (South Central)Member17/05/2005
Area Forum (South East)Member17/05/2005
Scrutiny Board (3) (Urban Regeneration & Regional Planning, Adult Education, Libraries & Leisure and City Services)Invitee17/05/2005
2004-2005
CabinetMember24/06/2004
Area Forum (South Central)Member24/06/2004
Area Forum (South East)Member24/06/2004
Cabinet Member (City Services)Member24/06/2004
CouncilMember24/06/2004
Scrutiny Board (3)Invitee24/06/2004


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