A Crewe councillor has quit Cheshire East Council, meaning the town faces the prospect of a by-election in the near future.

Anthony Critchley (Labour), who has represented Crewe Central on Cheshire East since 2019, resigned from the council last week.

Today he told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "It is true I have stepped down as councillor for Crewe Central.

Anthony Critchley's labour won the Crewe Central seat with 448 votes in the May election this year (Cheshire East Council).

"This is to pursue other opportunities and interests. I want to express my gratitude for the support and trust that has been shown to me during my tenure.

"I remain dedicated to assisting residents, many of whom I have built friendships with, in whatever way I can until my successor is elected."

Middlewich councillor Carol Bulman (Labour), said she was sad Mr Critchley had left the council and she had always appreciated his integrity and honesty, thanking him for the work he had done.

Labour won the Crewe Central seat with 448 votes in the May election this year, the Conservatives received 192 votes, Crewe First 126 and Reform UK 53.

Middlewich councillor Carol Bulman (Labour), said she was sad Anthony Critchley had left the council (Cheshire East Council).

Information relating to the upcoming by-election, including dates for nomination papers to be submitted by candidates and the date of the election itself, will be released by Cheshire East Council in the near future.

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