New Leader Elected for Northampton Borough Council

Posted By: Scott Collins October 17th, 2009

Liberal Democrat Councillors tonight elected Brian Hoare (Lib Dem, Abington) to succeed Tony Woods (Lib Dem, St David) in the Guildhall’s top job.

Brian’s elevation from Deputy Leader saw Paul Varnsverry (Lib Dem, West Hunsbury) elected in his stead as Deputy Leader.

Cllr. Hoare will now formally be elected by the Borough’s 47 Councillors at their next meeting on Monday 26th October. Cllr. Varnsverry will also be formally noted.

Changes to Cabinet posts, committee positions and Council appointments to outside bodies will also be confirmed at the meeting.

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