Issue - meetings

To appoint the Leader of the Council.

It was proposed by Councillor Liz Frost, seconded by Councillor Christine Cleveland that Councillor Hannah Dalton be appointed the Leader of the Council for 2026-2027. It was proposed by Councillor Kate Chinn, seconded by Councillor Kim Spickett that Councillor Alex Coley be appointed the Leader of the Council for 2026-2027.

There being two nominations, the Mayor requested the Council to vote on each nomination separately. The results of the votes were as follows:

Councillor Hannah Dalton: 15 votes for. Councillor Alex Coley: 14 votes for.

Accordingly, the Council resolved:

(1)           That Councillor Hannah Dalton be appointed the Leader of the Council to hold office until 31 March 2027.