Rachel Bailey elected new leader of Cheshire East Conservatives

Councillor Rachel Bailey is the new leader of the Conservative group on Cheshire East – and is expected to be voted in as the new leader of the council next month.

Audlem Councillor Bailey, was a member of the former Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council is cabinet member for children and families.

She beat Cllr Jane Clowes in the election for the Conservative group leadership.

Leadership of the Council is still held by Cllr Michael Jones, who will continue as leader until the next full council meeting on February 25.

Cllr Michael Jones announced his resignation last month, citing ‘infighting’ in the Conservative party as the reason.