Peter Charon has resigned as leader of Bournemouth Council 'with immediate effect'.

He lost a vote of no confidence on Monday and stepped down as leader of the ruling Conservative group - but it was thought he'd remain in his post for another few weeks.

Deputy leader John Beesley will take charge until a new Tory leader is appointed on February the thirteenth - and that nomination would then need to be approved as council leader on the twenty-first.