Updated: May 18, 2021, 10:28 am
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Angus Council’s opposition SNP group will contest the 2022 local government elections with a new leader.
Forfar councillor Lynne Devine has stepped down from the role with immediate effect following the group’s AGM.
She told colleagues she wanted to step aside as she won’t be standing for re-election in May.
Monifieth and Sidlaws councillor Beth Whiteside takes over as group leader following Monday’s development.
Councillor Beth Whiteside.
Montrose councillor Bill Duff and Brechin and Edzell member Kenny Braes are joint deputes.
Ms Devine’s decision means the leaders of both administration and opposition on the current council are not seeking re-election next May.
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