A new leader for South Bucks District Council is set to be elected this week, after Cllr Ralph Bagge stepped down last month.

Cllr Bagge announced he was resigning for “personal reasons” on September 26, saying he had “very much” enjoyed his time with the council.

A new leader will be elected by councillors at the full council meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at 6pm, and the leader will appoint their new cabinet at the same meeting.

Cllr Bagge will remain a district councillor for Stoke Poges. He is also the chairman of Stoke Poges Parish Council and a Bucks County councillor for the Stoke Poges and Wexham division.

At the time of his resignation, he said: “Whilst I have very much enjoyed my time as leader of the council, it has become increasingly clear to me that given my numerous other personal and business commitments, I can no longer devote the time to continue to fulfil the role of leader in the manner I would wish.

“However I remain committed to ensuring the best interests of South Bucks residents are served by the council.”