Rutland County Council held its annual meeting on Thursday 22nd May. During this meeting, the authority confirmed appointments for the upcoming 2025/26 municipal year. 

Councillor Andrew Brown (Independent) was reappointed Chairman for the third year. His role includes chairing meetings and representing the council at civil engagements throughout the year. The Vice-Chair position will return to Cllr Samantha Harvey (Independent). 

Councillor Gale Waller (Lib Dem) is continuing her role as Leader of the Council. 

Other members of the council will serve in the cabinet in the following roles: 

• Councillor Andrew Johnson (Liberal Democrat) - Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Governance and Resources  
• Councillor Paul Browne (Liberal Democrat) - Portfolio Holder for Planning  
• Councillor Diane Ellison (Liberal Democrat) - Portfolio Holder for Adults and Health  
• Councillor Rosemary Powell (Independent) - Portfolio Holder for Property and Economic Development  
• Councillor Tim Smith (Liberal Democrat) - Portfolio Holder for Children and Families 
• Councillor Christine Wise (Liberal Democrat) - Portfolio Holder for Transport, Environment and Communities 

The following Councillors have also been appointed by Council to chair various Committees for the coming year:  

• Councillor Kevin Corby (Independent) – Chair of Audit and Risk Committee   
• Councillor Oliver Hemsley (Independent) – Chair of Conduct Committee   
• Councillor Samantha Harvey (Independent) – Chair of Employment and Appeals Committee   
• Councillor Nick Begy (Independent) – Chair of Planning Committee, and Chair of Licensing Committee   
• Councillor Lucy Stephenson (Conservative) - Chair of Strategic Overview and Scrutiny Committee  
• Councillor Diane Ellison (Liberal Democrat) - Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board due to her appointment as the Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Health.  

For further details about Rutland County Council's Cabinet and the responsibilities of each Committee, please visit: www.rutland.gov.uk/meetings