Purpose

The Council designates the Leader of the Council as the Council’s appointed representative on East Midlands Councils, with the Deputy Leader named as the substitute.

Following changes in Council leadership in March 2026, the Leader of the Council, Councillor Chrstine Wise, has requested a change to make Councillor Gale Waller the alternative Member rather than the Deputy Leader.

The Chief Executive has delegated authority in the Constitution to ‘make and revoke Member appointments to outside bodies in consultation with the Leader.’

Decision

To amend the Council’s named appointments to revoke the Deputy Leader’s appointment to East Midlands Councils and appoint Councillor Gale Waller.

Alternative options considered

The alternative would be to leave current arrangements as they stand, however the proposed change is permissible under the East Midlands Council governing documents, and Councillor Waller’s experience with East Midlands Councils makes her a suitable substitute for the Leader where needed.