Following a meeting held by the Conservative Group on Telford & Wrekin Council, Cllr Tim Nelson was elected unanimously as the new Group Leader – making him the leader of the opposition on Telford & Wrekin Council. On the same night Cllr Rachael Tyrell was elected as Vice Chairman of the Group.

Commenting on his new position Cllr Nelson added “I am very honoured to have been elected by my colleagues to be the Leader of the Conservative Group on Telford & Wrekin Council. We are the main opposition group, and that is a serious role. I plan to lead the group with a positive vision for all of Telford & Wrekin, putting the residents first.”

“However, I will not be afraid to call out wasteful spending or ill-thought-out plans by the current administration”.

Cllr Nelson also thanked long serving Councillor Andrew Eade “I would like to thank Cllr Andrew Eade, who has been a friend and mentor. He has led the Conservative Group over many years with integrity and wisdom.”