A COUNCILLOR has stepped down from Bath and North East Somerset Council to focus on her health after being diagnosed with cancer.

Deborah Collins praised the screening programme at Bath’s Royal United Hospital as she said she would be stepping down early to focus on her health.

Ms Collins said: “I’m very grateful for the screening programme and the excellent care at the RUH which I’m confident will lead to my full recovery from cancer.

“Sadly, I am a long way from being back to normal and able to deal with the demands of being a councillor, so I have had to take the decision to stand down early and focus on my health.”