Ipswich Mayor quits
Jan Parry has also stood down as a borough councillor
The Mayor of Ipswich has resigned her post.
Jan Parry quit over the weekend, saying it was down to personal and family circumstances changing.
She's also quit her role as a Borough Councillor, with a by-election due to be held in May.
She submitted her letter of resignation to Russell Williams, Chief Executive of Ipswich Borough Council:
Dear Mr Williams
I write to advise you that with regret but after a great deal of consideration I have decided that I must step down from my duties as Mayor of Ipswich and as a Borough Councillor for Holywells Ward.
My personal and family circumstances are changing and I will no longer be able to fulfil my commitments in these roles and give them the necessary time.
I will miss the work. It has been a privilege and honour to be elected as local councillor and then Mayor and I must thank the residents of Holywells for electing me and IBC for supporting me to serve my residents and the town. I have met so many wonderful people across Ipswich, all serving the community and all connected by their passion and integrity.
I am sorry to leave prematurely and I wish everyone at IBC and all the new people coming forward top stand for public office in Ipswich the very best for the future.
Yours
Jan Parry