Former Maldon District Council leader Elaine Bamford has quit her role as a councillor.

The shock resignation of the leader of the Conservative group at the council, who was replaced in the council leader role on Thursday, 5 November, when Independent Councillor Wendy Stamp was voted in, was announced today (Friday, 13 November).

Cllr Stamp said: "I am saddened to hear the news that the Leader of the Opposition, Elaine Bamford, has resigned as a District Councillor for personal reasons.

"On behalf of the council, I would like to thank Elaine for her hard work and commitment to the council and the ward of Tollesbury East."

More on this breaking story will follow tomorrow (Saturday, 14 November) in an article which will also detail the latest political position at the council.