Breaking news: Barnes councillor resigns (From Richmond and Twickenham Times)
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Breaking news: Barnes councillor resigns
12:09pm Wednesday 31st October 2007 in
Barnes councillor Ben Stanberry has resigned.
The Tory councillor was first elected in May 2006.
In his letter of resignation to Richmond's Tory leader, Councillor Nick True, Mr Stanberry said: "On July 1 this year I was appointed as a director of a rapidly expanding medical company and over the last few months it has become a bigger and bigger struggle to fulfil both my obligations as a councillor and as a company director.
"This struggle has also had a significant negative impact on my home life."
He added: "I resign with considerable regret since it has been a huge honour to serve the people of Barnes and of the borough."
The news means the ward will now face a by-election, on December 6.
For more on this story, see this week's Richmond and Twickenham Times.
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