Following the local government elections on May 4th, Cllr Rosemarie Harris has been elected as Executive Leader at the council’s annual meeting this week.
Cllr. Harris also outlined that the new Council leadership would include an administration in partnership with the Council’s Welsh Conservative group.
Montgomeryshire AM, Russell George has welcomed the news.
Mr George said:
"I would like to congratulate Cllr. Harris on becoming the Leader of Powys County Council and I look forward to working with her administration and all local councillors in an effort to improve the communities which they represent.
"I know that the Conservative group of Councillors under the leadership of their group leader, Cllr Aled Davies, will play a constructive role as part of the new administration and will use their influence to put forward positive proposals which were included in their plan for Powys during the election campaign.
"Conservative Councillors have campaigned on reversing cuts to recycling services and I know that the strengthened Conservative presence on Powys County Council will mean that other key policies will be high on the council's agenda, including the improvement of day care services for the elderly; and the integration of social services and healthcare provision.
"As the Assembly Member for Montgomeryshire, I will do all I can to support the new administration at Powys County Council and look forward to working with Cllr. Harris' team to navigate the challenges and opportunities which lie ahead in the best interests of Powys' people and communities."
Mr George added:
“I would also like to congratulate Cllr Dai Davies from Berriew who was appointed Chairman of Council, and Cllr Joy Jones who represents the Newtown East ward, who was elected Chair of the Montgomeryshire Committee."
Cllr Aled Davies, Conservative Group Leader on Powys County Council said:
"Powys faces huge challenges and at the top of our list are our schools. We must also rebuild the trust with our communities, trust that has been lost of the last few years. If we work together with our communities and the Council provides strong and stable leadership, there is no reason why we can't deliver change."