John Dirom, who has been disqualified from Copeland Borough Council for non-attendance
A politician has been booted off Copeland Council for non-attendance.
John Dirom, of Rheda Close, Frizington, has been disqualified from the council after failing to attend a council or committee meeting for six months.
A spokesman for the council said: "His last recorded attendance was on October 9, 2018.
"Mr Dirom was sent a letter on March 6, 2019, to advise that his further non-attendance would result in disqualification.
"Mr Dirom’s disqualification is in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972.
"Due to the close proximity of the next borough council elections on May 2, 2019, there will not be a by-election for the vacant seat."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel