Joe Barrett, a former Green member of Wymondham Town Council, has resigned from the authority due to health concerns.

His time on the council has been marked by his controversial idea to introduce a 'red card' system for members who need to leave meetings because proceedings are triggering high levels of anxiety.

Mr Barrett, 26, was a councillor for a year and a half but did not manage to formally implement his much-touted system before stepping down.

Wymondham Town Council (Image: Wymondham Town Council) Wymondham Town Council unanimously agreed to bring in the policy nearly a year ago........

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