Chair of Uffculme Parish stands down due to dislike of online meetings
Esther has tendered her resignation both as chairman and councillor with immediate effect
The chair of Uffculme Parish Council has stepped down from the authority, citing a dislike for online meetings.
Speaking to councillors at a meeting of Uffculme Parish Council on Monday, March 1, town clerk Verity Aldridge announced that Esther Hagelstein had stood down.
She said: “Esther has tendered her resignation both as chairman and councillor with immediate effect.
"We do have a vacancy and statutory notices will be going out in Spotlight and on Facebook.
“Esther’s main reason for leaving was not liking the online platform for meetings. I know lots of you share those thoughts.
“Hopefully, we can all muddle through a little bit longer and we will be able to meet formally again.
“She has also said she wanted a little more time to herself.
"She’s been part of the council for a lot of years and has done an awful lot - I don’t blame her at all.”
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