Gale Waller Steps Down as Rutland Council Leader

0:00This is Lester News today, powered by AI and presented by The Daily News Now. Gail Waller, the leader of Rutland County Council, has announced she is stepping down from her top role. The Liberal Democrat has headed the authority since 2023 and will stay on as a counselor for the Normanton Ward. She took over during tough times, including surviving a no-confidence vote from conservatives last August. Waller highlighted her time in charge as a great honor, especially with the council facing reviews about its future as an independent body. Now, the council boasts a balanced budget and solid plans for capital projects. Officials have received government promises to keep Rutland's civic status intact, which helps steady things amid big challenges for this rural area. Deputy leader Andrew Johnson will step in as acting head right away. A full council meeting on March 26 will pick the new permanent leader. Waller shared she's immensely proud of the team's work over the past three years. With family pulling her more, including her new role as a grandmother,

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