'This is deeply humbling and a huge honour'

A NEW council and civic chairman of Derbyshire County Council have been appointed following last month's local elections.

- By JOSEPH RICHARDS

Councillor Nick Adams will carry out both duties following his appointment at the authority’s AGM.

He was elected to represent the Dovedale and Ashbourne North division in the county council elections on May 1.

Cllr Adams will be supported by vice-chair Councillor Jodie Brown, who was elected to represent the Long Eaton South division.

Both councillors' roles will see them acting as ambassadors for Derbyshire and being a link between the county council and local community bodies, charities and groups.

Cllr Adams, who is an organic beef and sheep farmer, will also chair the full council when it meets.

He said: "It is deeply humbling and a huge honour to be taking up the roles of county council chairman and civic chairman.

"I'm Derbyshire born and bred and I am looking forward to learning even more about our wonderful county.