Praise for resigning Wiltshire Council cabinet member

Councillor Caroline Thomas says "family must come first"

A councillor who is stepping down from her role in Wiltshire Council's cabinet due to family illness has been praised for her "great commitment."

Councillor Caroline Thomas has resigned as cabinet member for transport, street scene and flooding.

Leader of the council Richard Clewer, said: "I want to thank councillor Thomas for her service to the role and wish her well for the future.

"Caroline has worked tremendously hard," he added.

"She has helped deliver the best outcomes for residents and businesses across Wiltshire."

Mr Clewer confirmed her departure was due to family circumstances making it difficult for her to fulfil the role.

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Ms Thomas noted she was proud of the council's achievements during her time as a cabinet member, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

"There are very few circumstances in which I could have envisaged resigning voluntarily from my role but as we all know, family must come first," she said.

"I look forward to continuing to work hard for the residents of Marlborough East from the backbenches and securing the best outcomes for Marlborough and Wiltshire."

Mr Clewer said he looked forward to welcoming councillor Dominic Muns and councillor Tamara Reay to cabinet.