Breaking news: Barnes councillor resigns (From Richmond and Twickenham Times)

Breaking news: Barnes councillor resigns

12:09pm Wednesday 31st October 2007

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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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