CITY councillor Sam Hollick is to become the new leader of the Green group on Oxford City Council.

Mr Hollick is a councillor for Holywell who was first elected in 2012.

The current leader, Craig Simmons, was elected as deputy Lord Mayor at the annual council meeting on Monday.

Mr Simmons will continue as deputy leader of his group, the position currently held by Mr Hollick.

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