Councillor Tig Outlaw has taken the decision to step down as Cabinet member for community safety and public protection due to an increase in his business commitments.
The Isle of Wight Council have confirmed the news this afternoon (Friday0, also saying that Cllr Outlaw will stand down from his role on the policy advisory group which is overseeing and scrutinising the formation of a combined fire authority between the Isle of Wight and Hampshire county councils.
However, he will continue to serve the residents of Lake North as an Isle of Wight councillor.
Deputy leader, Councillor Stuart Hutchinson, added:
“We are sorry that Tig has had to stand down and will miss his contribution to cabinet.
“He was always on top of his brief and added real value to our decisions.”
Councillor Outlaw informed the council leader of his intention to stand down earlier last month (October) due to an increase in his business commitments. The Council say the standing down has nothing to do with the recent dog beach ban saga.
Councillor Outlaw said:
“The reality is that my work pressures on the Isle of Wight and in Hereford have become so great that I feel I am no longer able to do the cabinet role justice.
“I pride myself on my professionalism and if I feel the role is not getting the attention it deserves I cannot continue with it.”
Council Leader Dave Stewart will take on the portfolio in the short-term.
Well done for all the efforts you have made on the island and for all the changes you have encouraged I wish you well in your future endeavours