A FORMER mayor of Holsworthy will soon be stepping down as a member of Holsworthy Town Council.

Cllr Nigel Kenneally, who served two terms at the helm of the council as the town’s mayor, has stepped down due to time constraints with the dual responsibilities of his role as the council member for Milton and Tamarside at Torridge District Council in addition to being a father, with his partner expecting another child.

In a letter to the mayor, Cllr Jon Hutchings, Cllr Kenneally said: “I would like to start by saying what a great honour it has been to serve on Holsworthy Town Council and as its mayor for two terms. I would like to thank all of the councillors and staff that I have worked with during my time on the council.

“However, with my current commitments and a child on the way, I don’t feel I can give the role of town councillor the time and dedication it deserves.

“So, I intend to resign on the day after the town’s annual general meeting. I have chosen this date as I believe it will give you and the town clerk the time needed to remove me from any banking responsibilities I currently hold. It also gives enough time to remove me as a trustee for Stanhope Park and Badock Gardens.

“On a personal note, I would like to thank Cllr Jon Hutchings and his father Richard Hutchings for many years ago telling me to put my “money where my mouth is’ as these words led to my journey as a councillor.

“I wish Holsworthy Town Council all the very best for the future, I know it is in good hands.”

Cllr Kenneally told the Post additionally that his greatest thanks are to his partner Stef along with his children Nate and Molly for their support during his tenure.