By Local Democracy & Public Affairs Reporter
not affiliated to the BBC LDRS Service
Vice Chairman David Wilby and Chairman Andrew Brown
Rutland County Council solidified its leadership and senior management team last night during a productive evening of successive council sessions, which concluded with the re-election of its civic head and the confirmation of a permanent director for children’s services.
The evening commenced with the council’s annual meeting, where Councillor Andrew Brown was re-elected as Chairman. This vote marks the beginning of Cllr Brown’s fourth consecutive year leading the chamber's proceedings. Supporting him in civic duties for the coming municipal year will be Councillor David Wilby, who was elected to the position of Vice Chairman for his first term. Following these leadership votes, councillors proceeded to appoint members to various positions and committees, establishing the political and operational structure that will govern the local authority over the next twelve months.
The initial meeting also carried a strong element of local civic tradition. Before closing the session, Chairman Brown took the opportunity to formally thank Rutland Alderman Ken Bool and Oakham Mayor Martin Brookes for their attendance.
Immediately after the annual meeting was formally closed, the chamber reconvened for a separate, special meeting called specifically to address top-tier council staffing. The sole focus of this extraordinary session was the appointment of a permanent Strategic Director of Children and Families.
Councillors voted to permanently appoint Kevin Quinn to the role. Mr. Quinn has been steering the department as the Interim Strategic Director, and this decision transitions him into a permanent employment contract to oversee Rutland's vital youth and family support networks moving forward.
With its administrative roles filled and its senior leadership team stabilised, the local authority will now look ahead to its summer agenda. The next full meeting of Rutland County Council is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 9th July 2026 at 7:00 PM.
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