Jill Britcher, Borough Councillor for Beaver Ward has announced her resignation.
Following surgery earlier this year Jill and her husband have decided that they should move to a smaller house and garden they can manage better. They are moving out of Ashford to be near family.
Jill does not believe it is right for a councillor to live out of borough and so not be in touch with local issues and worries.
The returning officer for Ashford has announced the election for a new councillor, if contested, for Thursday 4th August. Nominations for candidates are open until 4 pm on Friday 8th July www.ashford.gov.uk/current-by-elections ➚