OVERTON Parish Councillor Tony Leach has announced he is to step down at the end of this month.

Cllr Leach has been a member of the parish council since May 2007 and is currently chairman of the planning committee.

Overton Parish Council chairman CllrTom Ridler told The Gazette that Cllr Leach is resigning to give the opportunity to a fresh face, adding: “We will miss him. He thinks seven or eight years is enough. He has had a good stint, has been chairman of the planning committee, and has been a major contributor to the life of the parish council.”

Overton Parish Council is now looking for a new member to replace Cllr Leach and any volunteers are asked to contact Overton parish clerk Laura Harley on 01256 771919.