CONTINUED development and while recovering from the pandemic will be prominent focusses for Wangaratta's re-elected mayor and deputy over the next 12 months.

Mayor Dean Rees was elected for a second year as mayor this term, and a fourth time overall on council, while Cr Harry Bussell will again take up the role of deputy as they were both nominated unopposed.

The pair has shown a strong leaning towards developing the Rural City of Wangaratta with their stance on an agenda item at Tuesday night's meeting exemplifying their latest determination to pro...