THERE is set to be a by-election in the Bromsgrove South division on Worcestershire County Council after the councillor for the area resigned.
Coun Gaynor Jean Louis, who represents Reform UK, has quit her role due to ill health, meaning another vote will need to take place to fill the space.
Worcestershire County Council leader and fellow Reform UK representative, Coun Joanne Monk, said: “In our very first full council meeting, I said that if any councillor is consistently unable to fullfil their duties of representing their local community, then they should consider resigning, even if the reason is due to ill health.
“We have to announce that Coun Gaynor Jean Louis has formally resigned.
“We fully support Gaynor’s decision to step down from her role as Reform UK councillor for Bromsgrove South due to health reasons.
“This has not been an easy decision, and I’m proud of Gaynor for putting her family and her community first – values that every Reform UK member stands firmly for.
“Following the resignation, there will be a by-election for Bromsgrove South, for which arrangements will be made by the council and communicated in due course.
“On behalf of Reform UK in Worcestershire and nationally, I would like to wish Gaynor the very best for the future.”
