A new political group has become the largest opposition party on South Kesteven District Council.

The Democratic Independents group, led by Councillor Philip Knowles, is a new political group to form at South Kesteven District Council. 

The group is comprised of Liberal Democrats and Independents from both Bourne and Stamford. It overtakes the Alliance SK group as the official opposition to the Council.

Other members of the Democratic Independents are Councillors Richard Cleaver (Deputy Leader), Harrish Bisnauthsing, Paul Fellows, Anna Kelly, Murray Turner and Amanda Wheeler.

In a statement announcing the formation, Councillor Philip Knowles said: "I am proud to have been elected the leader of the Democratic Independents Group.

"We are the major opposition group, challenging the Conservative administration. The group consists of independent and Liberal Democrat councillors dedicated to serving the people across the district."

A report on the revised political balance, which could include changes to committee membership, will come to a full council meeting on 26 January 2023.

The Conservatives have a large majority in South Kesteven with a total of 37 councillors.

There are two Labour three Alliance SK, and six other independent Councillors sitting at this time.

This comes as SKDC face more upheaval as they to new offices above the Savoy Cinema in Grantham this New Year. The move it set to take place on 9 January 2023. Read more here.

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