New Norfolk MPs quitting councillor roles after election win

Steffan Aquarone and Terry Jermy, who both serve as county councillors in Norfolk, have been sworn in at the House of Commons following their General Election victories.

Both have signalled their intention to quit their councillor roles as soon as possible.

Benjamin Court in Cromer, a care facility that shut in 2023 (Image: Newsquest)

But Mr Aquarone, the MP for North Norfolk, says he will stay on until County Hall meets to discuss the future of Benjamin Court in Cromer, in order for his 'call to action' to be considered.

He is campaigning for the care facility, owned by County Hall, to be reopened following its surprise closure in 2023 and hopes its reablement services - temporary care that helps those leaving hospital get back to normal - be restored at the site.

It is thought the facility will be sold to make way for housing.

He said: "I will be staying on as county councillor for a few months as I do not want my call to action to be dropped, which would happen if I quit now.

"I will continue working for the towns and villages I represent in the meantime."

Terry Jermy, the new Labour MP for South West Norfolk (Image: PA)

Terry Jermy, who serves as a town, district and county councillor, immediately contacted Norfolk and Breckland Council after he beat Liz Truss to become MP for South West Norfolk, requesting they stop paying him allowances for these roles.

He plans to resign from all three posts.

Mr Jermy said: "I am sad to be stepping away from local government but it is the right thing to do.

"I was clear during my campaign that I do not support MPs having additional paid roles.

"Being the MP for South West Norfolk is a huge privilege and I intend to give it my total commitment.

"I will resign as soon as I have cleared some important casework."

By-elections will be held to fill the vacancies created by their resignations.