County Cllr Resigns

I was officially told today that Christian Mahne, our county councillor, resigned on Tuesday 17 March 2015 causing a casual vacancy.   A by-election will be called on receipt of a request from two electors within the Weybridge division and, subject to such a request, will be held on 7 May 2015. He began with great gusto and enthusiasm but as many of you will know that with his illness and other commitments he was not able to fulfill his Surrey role in a way that he would have wished. Being a councillor is a big commitment and as a councillor myself I understand how much work is involved.  Like Christian, I too have a full time job and I am still surprised how many people think that being a councillor is a career.  Respect to anyone who stands for election - of whatever political stripe - when there is so much cynicism abroad. Better to serve for one year than to not serve at all.