The leader of a Nottinghamshire council has announced they will step down next year. The leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Councillor Simon Robinson said he will step down from the role in 2023.
Mr Robinson, who has been the leader of the authority since 2016, made a statement at a full council meeting on Thursday, December 1, at Rushcliffe Arena confirming his future exit. He will lead the council and its majority Conservative group into next year and then stand down before the local elections next May.
He said: “I feel incredibly proud and privileged to have led Rushcliffe Borough Council over the last six years. It was incredibly challenging during the pandemic, however, it was great to see the communities of Rushcliffe step up and support all our residents and businesses.
