Rutland County Council appoints new Chairman, Leader and Cabinet
It's after their Annual Council meeting
Rutland County Council has appointed a number of members into key roles following their Annual Council Meeting last night (Monday 22nd).
It was was the first Council meeting to take place after local elections were held on Thursday 4 May.
Following these elections, four political groups were formed on the Council:
- Liberal Democrat and Green Group (twelve councillors)
- Conservative Group (six councillors)
- Independent Group (six councillors)
- Labour Group (two councillors)
One Independent Councillor did not join a political group and is therefore non-aligned.
Who are the new leaders?
Cllr Andrew Brown (Independent) was unanimously elected to serve as Chairman of Rutland County Council for the forthcoming municipal year, replacing outgoing Chairman Cllr Jeff Dale.
Cllr Samantha Harvey (Independent) was chosen as Vice-Chair.
The election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Rutland County Council was followed by a vote to elect a Council Leader.
Cllr Gale Waller (Liberal Democrats) was elected as the new Leader of Rutland County Council and will serve a term of four years.
In her first role as Leader of the Council, Cllr Waller appointed Cllr Andrew Johnson (Liberal Democrat and Green) as Deputy Leader, before appointing the following councillors to positions on Cabinet:
- Cllr Andrew Johnson, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Resources
- Cllr Paul Browne, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Property
- Cllr Diane Ellison, Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health
- Cllr Christine Wise, Portfolio Holder for Highways, Transport and the Environment
- Cllr Raymond Payne, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services
The following Councillors were then elected to Chair individual committees of Rutland County Council:
- Cllr Karen Payne (Conservative), Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee
- Cllr Oliver Hemsley (Independent), Chair of the Conduct Committee
- Cllr Gale Waller (Liberal Democrat and Green), Chair of the Constitution Commission
- Cllr Samantha Harvey (Independent), Chair of the Employment and Appeals Committee
- Cllr Nick Begy (Independent), Chair of the Planning and Licensing Committee
- Cllr Ramsay Ross (Labour), Chair of the Strategic Overview and Scrutiny Committee