Cllr Tony Eaton has been sworn in as the new Chair of Bassetlaw District Council during the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th May.
Cllr Eaton succeeds Cllr Susan Shaw in the role and will be assisted this year by Cllr David Naylor as Vice Chair.
Cllr Tony Eaton, Chair of Bassetlaw District Council said:
“It is with a great deal of pride and pleasure that I accept this nomination as Chair of the council. I feel very honoured to represent Bassetlaw and I will do my upmost to promote our area wherever possible and to work closely with Vice-Chair, Councillor Naylor.
“It is with humility and a profound sense of responsibility to serve our community and by working together we can achieve great things.
“I am committed to supporting our local residents and look forward to meeting them at civic events.”
“I would also like to congratulate Cllr Susan Shaw on the good work she has done throughout this past year.”
Cllr Eaton became a ward councillor for Worksop South in 2019 and has previously been the Council’s Vice Chair, Worksop Charter Mayor and the council’s Armed Forces Champion.
The membership of the Council’s committees and appointments to outside bodies was also confirmed at the AGM.
Last Updated on Wednesday, May 14, 2025