Councillor steps down from cabinet roles for “health-related reasons”

A councillor says he has stepped down from two cabinet roles for “health-related reasons”.

Cllr Mike Wilcox had been a member of the leadership groups at both Staffordshire County Council and Lichfield District Council.

But the website of both local authorities have now removed reference to his cabinet positions.

Cllr Wilcox told Lichfield Live:

“For the moment, I have stepped back from both cabinet roles for health-related reasons.

“I do hope to return at some stage in the future.”

Cllr Mike Wilcox

Cllr Wilcox, who has previously been leader of Lichfield District Council, said he would remain as Conservative representative for Burntwood South at the county council and for Alrewas and Fradley at the district council.

Cllr Alan White, leader of Staffordshire County Council said:

“I have taken the decision to replace Cllr Mike Wilcox as cabinet member for health and care, and he will also be taking a leave of absence from his role as county councillor.

“I have appointed Cllr Jeremy Pert into the cabinet role and I look forward to working with him on this vital portfolio.”

Email from Cllr Alan White

A spokesperson for Lichfield District Council said:

“We can confirm that Cllr Mike Wilcox is no longer a cabinet member and is currently taking a leave of absence from his ward duties.

“We will not be commenting further at this time.”

Lichfield District Council spokesperson