A teacher has been appointed the leader of the Labour Party in Seaham. Coun Rochelle Charlton-Lainé, 34, who has been a councillor for a year, was appointed leader of the Labour party.
The secondary school teacher has lived in Seaham for most of her life. She has said council transparency, support for young people and community safety are some of her key priorities.
Coun Charlton-Lainé said: "I became a councillor to help hold the current Conservative Government to account following its shameful handling of the pandemic and underwhelming free school meal offer to children nationally and locally. While all councillors must continue to do this, my main objective will be to improve the lives of all people in Seaham.
