A COUNCILLOR has quit her post because of ‘harassment and intimidation ‘by a resident of her ward.
Christine White, 73, was elected to Burnley Council in May 2016 for a four year term..
She resigned as councillor for Burnley Wood and Rosehill last week.
Mrs White, a former fabric inspector for Liberty’s of London and mental health workers, said: “I am very sad to have to stand down.
“I resigned because of harassment and intimidation from a resident..
“It has been extremely traumatic. I have never known anything like it.
“I have also been unwell which was contributory cause.
“I loved being a councillor and I have had so many messages of support and thanks from local people.
“Burnley Council, my council colleagues and the police have been very supportive but there seems nothing I could do to stop the abuse.”
Fellow Burnley and Padiham Independent Party councillor and borough Mayor Cllr Charlie Briggs said: “It’s shocking and very sad.
“A councillor should not have to put with this this sort of abuse and harassment and I just hope the individual responsible can get a life.
“I adore Christine,
“She was a fantastic councillor - very hard-working and did lot for her ward residents.
"She will be sadly missed."
Mrs White was originally elected as a Liberal democrat and later joined the breakaway Burnley and Padiham Independent Party.
Her resignation will cause a by-election, wither in April or if all parties agree when the normal local elections take place on May 2.
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