Mansfield MP Ben Bradley becomes new Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council

At a virtual meeting of Conservative supporters this morning, Mr Bradley, who won a Mansfield North seat in the county council elections, was today confirmed as the new leader.

Nottinghamshire County Council has confirmed in a Tweet that the Mansfield MP has been elected to the role.

It follows the Conservative’s victory in the county council elections last week, which saw the party pick up 37 of the 66 available seats.

In Mansfield, the Tories took six of the available seats, where they previously had none.

Mansfield District now has just two Labour County Councillors and one independent as well.

Mr Bradley will take over from Councillor Kay Cutts, who has served as Leader of the Council since 2017, and as Conservative Group Leader for the past 20 years on the authority.

The Tories made massive gains around Nottinghamshire, also taking much of Bassetlaw and unseating former Labour Group Leader Councillor Alan Rhodes.

Following his election victory on Friday, Mr Bradley tweeted: “From zero Councillors to now six out of the nine seats in #Mansfield being blue! Plus, we've gained control of Nottinghamshire County Council and unseated Labour's Leader.

“Fantastic results. Hugely grateful to our team and to local residents all across Nottinghamshire!”

Speculation is rife as to how Mr Bradley will find the time to perform both roles. He has not yet commented on his new position.

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