The Mayor of London Boris Johnson today announced that Veronica Wadley has been appointed as the new London Chair and national Council member of Arts Council England. Jeremy Hunt, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media, Olympics and Sport has approved the appointment.

Responding to the appointment, Dame Liz Forgan, Chair of Arts Council England said:

'Veronica's appointment means that our London and national Councils are finally at full strength, which is excellent news. We can now get on with the important job of supporting and developing the arts in London and the rest of the country.

'I am confident that Veronica's skills and commitment will help us address the many challenges and opportunities ahead as we move towards a tough spending review, the need to develop the resilience of our arts organisations in the capital and nationally, and the huge opportunities of the Olympic year.'

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