Liberal Democrats on Harlow Council have re-elected Cllr Chris Millington as their Group Leader, and Cllr Robert Thurston as Deputy Group Leader, at their first meeting since the 1 May elections.

Cllr Eleanor Macy was elected Group Chairman, and Cllr Lorna Spenceley Group Secretary. Speaking to the meeting, Cllr Chris Millington said:

"It is important that as we embark on our new role as official opposition, we should reflect on the successes of our six years of influence on Harlow Council. These include the council's improved financial control and stability; the massive increase in the recycling rate from the 4 per cent we inherited from Labour; the significant improvements to the council's housing service; and the joint venture with Kier Harlow.

With Labour now in third place across the town, the Liberal Democrats must seize the opportunity to be the real opposition to the Conservatives on Harlow Council."