"But the council's Conservative leader, Kay Mason Billig, said it was a waste of money "to try to score a political point", with each by-election costing about 25,000 to hold."
""It is untenable to continue so I will be stepping down at the appropriate time to ensure there is an election," said Corlett, who will not be standing again. She accused the Conservatives and Labour of "shutting down debate" in the council chamber over elections."
"'At the very least this will ensure the residents within Yare and All Saints are able to vote for a democratically elected county councillor,' he said. 'I will not be standing as a candidate in the by-election.'"
The government postponed Norfolk County Council elections for a year to allow more time for local authority reorganisation, adding to a prior 12-month delay. Four councillors have said they will resign or have resigned in protest, with two planning to seek re-election. Emma Corlett will step down and not stand again, accusing Conservatives and Labour of shutting down debate. Maxine Webb intends to contest Corlett's seat for the Green Party. Conservative Ed Connolly resigned immediately to force a by-election but will not be a candidate. The council leader warned by-elections waste public funds.
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