The leader of Lambeth Council has stepped down after just over two years.
In a statement on May 10 Labour Councillor Jack Hopkins did not say why he made the decision to quit as leader, but said “I know I will leave the council in safe hands”.
A new leader will be elected at a future council meeting, with details yet to be confirmed.
Cllr Hopkins was first elected as a councillor in Oval Ward in 2010 and has served in the cabinet since 2012, holding various roles responsible for community safety and neighbourhoods, economic development, regeneration, planning and employment and skills.
He became leader of the council in February, 2019.