COUNCILLOR Gary Suttle has been reappointed leader of Purbeck District Council.
Cllr Barry Quinn was once again appointed deputy leader, with Cllr Bill Trite and Cllr Wendy Meaden re-elected to the their respective positions as chairman and vice chairman of the authority.
These appointments were confirmed at the council's annual meeting, held at Westport House, Worgret Road, Wareham, on May 9.
The district council is made up of 25 councillors, with 20 members of the Conservative Group, four members of the Liberal Democrats and one independent.
There were also no changes to portfolio holders for 2017/18.
Cllr Barry Quinn is responsible for resources and efficiencies; Cllr Peter Webb, environment; Cllr Laura Miller, housing; Cllr Bill Pipe, local communities; and Cllr Cherry Brooks, economy and infrastructure.
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