THE leader of Mid Sussex District Council has announced he will be standing down.

Garry Wall made the decision after ten years at the helm. He told councillors: “There is always a time to move on in life and to step aside and let others pick up the pieces – the reins. The secret is recognising when that moment is.”

Councillor Neville Walker said: “A team is as good as its leader, and you have been exceptional. The debt that not only this council but the whole of Mid Sussex owes to you is incalculable.

“I would like to say good job, very, very well done.”

Mr Wall backed his deputy Jonathan Ash-Edwards to take over as leader.