Leader
In May of each year, at the Annual Meeting of Council, the Council decides whether or not to appoint a Leader. The Council does not currently have a Leader.
Chair
The current Chair of the Council is Councillor Janet Frank (Independent for Ryedale). She was elected by our Councillors to serve as Chairman on 20 May 2021 and represents the Dales Ward.
The Chair of Council acts as the civic, ceremonial and non-political head of the District of Ryedale. The role includes:
- Chairing meetings of the full Council
- Representing Ryedale District Council at ceremonial occasions
- Attending a wide range of events and presentations on behalf of the Council and the district
The Vice-Chair
Councillor Nathan Garbutt-Moore (Conservative) was elected as the Vice-Chair of the Council on 20 May 2021.
How to request the Chair/Vice-Chair’s attendance at events
To request the Chair or Vice-Chair attend an event please use the event request form. You can also email the Chairman’s Office or write to:
Chairman’s Office
Ryedale District Council
Ryedale House
Malton
North Yorkshire
YO17 7HH