Christine Wise: New Leader for Rutland Council

0:00Rettlin County Council has a new leader in Christine Wise, a liberal Democrat counselor from Upingham. She steps in after her party colleague Gail Waller, who led the council for the past three years. Waller decided to step down because she does not plan to run in the next elections in 2027, when Rettlin merges into a larger council as part of local government changes. Wise already hitting the liberal Democrat group won the vote at Thursday's full council meeting with 19 in favor and six against an independent counselor nominated her for the role. She described the coming two years as unlike anything before with major shifts in how local government works. Wise promised a leadership style focused on listening, collaboration, and fresh perspectives. Meanwhile, the conservative opposition voted against the new setup, which brings together liberal Democrats, independence, and some labor support. They stressed the need for strong experience guidance amid tough financial and community pressures ahead. Local news powered by AI. This is Lester News today.