Cllr. Jerry Roodhouse steps down as Lib Dem Leader on Warwickshire County Council

Following our Annual General Meeting this week, Cllr Jerry Roodhouse will be stepping down as Leader of our Group in Warwickshire County Council. Cllr Sarah Boad has been elected Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group at Warwickshire County Council, with Cllr George Cowcher as Deputy Leader.

First, our thanks to Jerry, who has guided the Group through one of the most turbulent periods in the council's recent history, including our first year as the official opposition to the Reform UK administration. Under his leadership, we passed a unanimous full Council motion on child poverty, pushed the administration to take prevention seriously across health, education and social care, and established the Lib Dems as the principal opposition voice at Shire Hall. Jerry will be our Group Chair, whilst continuing to advocate for his ward in Eastlands and for improved cancer care across Warwickshire.

Sarah, our new Group Leader, has represented Leamington North on the council for many years and is a long-standing voice for residents on community services, equalities, and education. .

George, our new Deputy Leader, represents Wellesbourne and has been one of the group's leading voices on Local Government reorganisation, transport, and the basics that residents care about most. 

Together, they will continue lead our Group by proposing key solutions, and holding this administration to  account on behalf of every resident in our county.