Isle of Wight Council appoints Independent Lora Peacey-Wilcox as new leader
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image captionLora Peacey-Wilcox replaces former leader, Conservative Dave Stewart
A new leader has been appointed at Isle of Wight Council after no single party won enough seats to take overall control.
Independent Lora Peacey-Wilcox replaces Conservative Dave Stewart, who lost his seat in the local elections on 6 May.
An alliance of various groups was formed after the Tories won 18 seats and 21 seats were won by other parties.
Mrs Peacey-Wilcox said she was shocked to have been appointed and would do her utmost in the role. Precious island
Mrs Peacey-Wilcox leads the new independent party - The Alliance Group - backed by the Greens, Liberal Democrats and Vectis party.
By Lucy Morgan Audience and Content Editor
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