Retford: Coun Adele Mumby announces resignation from Bassetlaw Council

Adele Mumby resigned as Councillor for the East Retford North electoral ward of Bassetlaw District Council on Tuesday 3rd February, it has been announced.

As there are less than six months to the local elections there will not be a by-election.

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Coun Adele Mumby

The seat will be contested as part of the elections on May 7th and will remain vacant until then.

It is understood that Coun Mumby, from Hallcroft in Retford, announced her resignation after accepting the offer of a new job with the NHS, as she does not have enough time to occupy both roles.

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