Speaking to the BBC earlier this month, Howard said he was “not intimidated” by the challenge of running a local authority with £1.5bn of assets and a revenue budget of about £500m.
Despite resigning the top job with immediate effect, Howard confirmed he would be staying on as a county councillor.
“I am honoured and privileged to have held the role, even if only for a short time. I remain committed to my continued role working as a county councillor for the benefit of Warwickshire residents,” he said.
Mr Finch, councillor for Bedworth Central, was a member of the Conservative Party for three months before switching to Reform on the grounds that it would better tackle illegal immigration.
On the New Reformer website, he said his politics could be summed up as “Brexit, sovereignty and a strong and united family unit”.
