Liberal Democrats elect new Leader for 2013

Devon County Council Lib Dem Leader Brian Greenslade has announced he is stepping aside as Group Leader ahead of County elections in May 2013 after 23 years in the post.

He will be succeeded by Tiverton East County Councillor Des Hannon (pictured) with effect from the new year.

Councillor Greenslade will continue as Chairman of the Corporate Services Scrutiny and as leader of North Devon Council.