NORTH Wiltshire District Council has elected a new leader. Coun Carol O'Gorman (Liberal Democrat, Calne Abberd) was elected leader at the council's annual meeting.

She takes over from Coun Ruth Coleman, who has been leader since 2003.

Coun Christine Crisp (Conservative, Bremhill) was elected as the new chairman on the council, taking over the civic role from Coun Dianne Moore.