Councillor Redford has represented Cubbington and Leek Wootton ward since 2015 and is also the district’s Armed Forces Champion, a role which she will continue.

Councillor Redford commented: “It is a great honour and privilege to be elected as Chairman of Warwick District Council. I would like to give thanks to my fellow Councillors for supporting my nomination to this role. I am looking forward to taking on my responsibilities for chairing meetings and also representing the Council and the District at civic and community events throughout my year in office.”

At the same meeting, Councillor James Kennedy was elected as the Council’s Vice-Chairman.