New leader for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A new leader of BCP Council has been elected after the previous one resigned in a row over the budget
Councillor Phil Broadhead has been elected following an extraordinary council on Tuesday night, February 21.
Cllr Broadhead, previously Deputy Leader of the council, had assumed interim leadership following the resignation of previous Leader Drew Mellor on 13 February.
Phil Broadhead, Council Leader, said: “I’m honoured to accept this position as the third leader of BCP Council.
“My job now is to bring some stability, professionalism, and experience as we move forward.
“I am fully aware that we are not majority administration and it’s vital that we work cross party so we can continue our push to make Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole one of the best places in the country to live, work, and visit.”