18 September 2025

Re:  Resignation from the position of Interim Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer to Stanion Parish Council

Dear Cllr McCourt

With regret, I must tender my resignation as Interim Clerk/RFO to the Council.  I am proud of my work guiding the Council through its recovery from the failures of previous years, particularly 2021/22.  I also value the appreciation, co-operation and respect of the members along with the positive feedback from regular attendees at meetings.

After reading the outcome of challenges to the 2023/24 accounts along with the latest complaint from what is a tiny minority of Stanion residents, I now believe that standing up to the criticism has meant that everything I would be required to do on the Council’s behalf would always be regarded as negative in their opinion and therefore would only hinder rather than help the Council.  I am saddened that despite my 21 years of experience and acquired knowledge, I have been unable to protect the Council from the protracted attacks by this very small minority of residents.

I would like to thank the Council for giving me the opportunity to serve.  I am particularly grateful to you for your co-operation and support during what has been a challenging time for everyone involved with Stanion Parish Council.

I confirm that my last working day will be Friday 17 October 2025.

Yours sincerely

H. Hoier

Helen Hoier