In May 2003 the Conservatives regained control of the council and John Griffiths was therefore elected as council leader .
In May 2002 he became the leader of the Conservative group when the previous leader was asked to step down after less than two years in the post .
In May 2003 the Conservative regained control of the council and John Griffiths was therefore elected as council leader .
In May 2002 he became the leader of the Conservative group when the previous leader was asked to step down after less than two years in the post .