Another independent Lichfield councillor says he will not stand for re-election in May.
Cllr Alastair Little currently represents the Hammerwich with Wall ward at Lichfield District Council.
But he told Lichfield Live his name would not be on the ballot paper in May.
“I will not be standing.
“Since the last election I have expanded my business, lost loved ones in the pandemic and, most importantly, become a dad.
“I do hope talented young people who want modernisation and can deliver fully-funded projects in a professional, well-communicated way get elected.”
Cllr Alastair Little, Lichfield District Council
Cllr Little had previously been a Conservative councillor before resigning from the party in protest at parties held in Downing Street during Covid lockdowns.
After becoming an independent member of the council he also clashed with Michael Fabricant, branding the Tory MP “a disgrace” due to his ongoing support for former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Cllr Little said the switch away from party loyalties had been the right decision.
“It has been an honour and I have thoroughly enjoyed being a councillor.
“It was only after leaving the Conservative group I felt I was making progress on issues in Hammerwich and Wall.
“Sometimes being bogged down in petty party political group meetings discussing non-issues such as the chairman’s car and what we should be wearing to give the role ‘status’ drains you of the will to carry on.”
Cllr Alastair Little, Lichfield District Council
Cllr Little’s decision follows the confirmation that fellow independent Lichfield District Council member Cllr Joanne Grange would also not be standing again in May.
“Talented young people who want modernisation”. As opposed to untalented elderly people like Cross and Greatorex who are stuck in the past? “Petty party political group meetings discussing non-issues such as the chairman’s car and what we should be wearing to give the role ‘status’ “
Gen Mark Hertling
“Humility is a critical trait in real leaders. You can tell when it’s there, and when it’s not there, by observing body language, facial expression, and demeanour exhibited toward others…in both victory and defeat. Self Awareness. It’s an important trait for real leaders.”
Could we not ask Cllr Little and Grainger to stay and show Lax and Yeates (the younger) the door for Bingate etc
Councillor Doug Pullen said that if there wasn’t progress at the Friarsgate site by the end of last year it would be on his shoulders. Does this mean he won’t be standing either?