After six years representing Alexandra Ward, Liberal Democrat councillor Wayne Hoban has announced that he is stepping down from Haringey Council, with immediate effect.

In a letter to the Council’s Chief Executive, Wayne has written that he has taken the hard decision to step down in order to move with his family outside London and closer to his work.

In his letter, he thanks the residents of Alexandra ward and his Liberal Democrat colleagues for “six wonderful years as their local representative” but says that his decision to move to Worthing leaves him “unable to provide the time needed to carry out the duties of local councillor.”

Liberal Democrat Leader, Robert Gorrie, comments:

“I’m extremely sorry to lose Wayne. He has worked tirelessly with his colleagues for the people of Alexandra ward and Haringey during the past six years. As Deputy Leader of the group he was instrumental in the Liberal Democrats success in 2006 and fought hard as the parliamentary candidate in Tottenham.

“He is a prime example of a hard working, diligent and determined Liberal Democrat campaigner who has persistently highlighted the failures and mistakes of Haringey’s Labour administration and we have all learnt from him. We have all hugely enjoyed working with him.”

Cllr Susan Oatway, fellow Alexandra ward councillor, added:

“He will be very much missed by the whole of the Liberal Democrat Group – as a friend and as a Liberal Democrat colleague. He has left an amazing legacy ready for the Liberal Democrats to take the council at the next election.”

Lynne Featherstone MP, added:

“It’s been a real pleasure working with Wayne for so long – he was here from the very beginning and we owe him so much. We all wish Wayne and his family all the best for the future.”