Bath and North East Somerset has announced today (19th July) that Councillor Martin Veal has resigned from his position as Cabinet Member for Community Services with immediate effect, stating personal reasons.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Tim Warren, will be temporarily taking over responsibility for Community Services, which includes library services, until permanent arrangements are made.

The Council would like to place on record its thanks to Councillor Veal for his hard work and service on the Cabinet over the past two years as a Cabinet Member. Councillor Veal will continue to represent his ward as a councillor on Bath and North East Somerset Council.

The Council says it will be making no further comment.