Chairman steps up to save Broseley in Bloom group
A community group in Shropshire has been saved from the axe after a new chairman was appointed during an emergency meeting.
Broseley in Bloom members feared the group would have to fold following the resignation of the previous chairman, Eric Cox, at its AGM.
The departure left the group without a leader to co-ordinate its activities but Carol Cooper stepped forward and agreed to take over the position.
Publicity officer, Jennie Osbourne, said: "It is with great pleasure that we can say Carol Cooper has agreed to take over the position.
"She is well known in Broseley for her involvement in local organisations and has been both a town councillor and district councillor, under the former Shropshire County Council.
"We feel very grateful that she has taken on this additional role which now means that the group has a complete committee as required by the constitution."
The group has already planned another committee meeting for the new year to look at the best way forward for the group.
Mrs Osbourne said: "We hope to be able to continue to make a valuable contribution to the lovely appearance of the town all the year round. Broseley in Bloom would like to thank Eric Cox for all the hard work that he put into his job as chairman over the years.
"The crowning glory was his efforts for the day when the Olympic torch came through the town, which looked superb."
The remainder of the committee's officers and members agreed to carry on in their various capacities.
Broseley in Bloom has enjoyed successes over the years in the Heart of England in Bloom competition, winning the Best Small Town category in 2007.
Mrs Osbourne said: "The whole town has benefited from the hard work of the group and its volunteers.
"There has been an abundance of floral plantings including tubs, troughs and hanging baskets."
By James Fisher