Rutland county councillor for Uppingham Lucy Stephenson will become new deputy leader succeeding Gordon Brown
From Monday (1st March), Conservative Cllr. Lucy Stephenson will take over as deputy leader. She will remain portfolio holder for culture and leisure, environment, highways and transportation and road safety, a responsibility transferred to her in September 2020.
Cllr. Karen Payne will be joining cabinet from today (Wednesday, 24th February) and will become portfolio holder for finance. The planning portfolio will transfer to Cllr. Oliver Hemsley from the same date.
Coun Hemsley said: “I am looking forward to working with Coun Stephenson and Coun Payne in their new roles as deputy leader and portfolio holder for finance.
"I thank Coun Brown for his support and dedication as my deputy, his contribution to council business will continue through his many council committee memberships.”
