Why did Clun Mayor Ryan Davies resign?

Mayor Ryan Davies resigned due to the significant personal and professional toll the role had taken, compounded by recent life events and a drink-driving conviction.

What was Mayor Ryan Davies convicted of?

Mayor Ryan Davies was convicted of drink driving, having hit a cyclist while over twice the legal alcohol limit.

What are the consequences for Mayor Ryan Davies?

He was fined £3,017, disqualified from driving for 20 months, and has stepped down as mayor of Clun.

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Mayor Quits After Drink-Driving Cyclist Collision

7 Jan

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Summary

Mayor Ryan Davies resigned after a drink-driving conviction.
He was fined £3,017 and disqualified from driving for 20 months.
Davies cited personal toll and community challenges for stepping down.

Mayor Quits After Drink-Driving Cyclist Collision

Clun's mayor, Ryan Davies, 44, has announced his resignation from the position he held for four years. Davies was convicted in November for drink driving after colliding with a cyclist while over double the legal alcohol limit. He received a £3,017 fine and a 20-month driving ban, with a potential reduction for completing a drink-driving awareness course.

In a statement on social media, Davies did not directly reference the incident but explained that the mayoral role had significantly impacted his personal and professional life. He mentioned recent personal hardships, including the deaths of his mother and grandfather, as contributing factors to his decision.

Davies expressed gratitude for the community's support during his tenure, describing his time as a 'total rollercoaster' of events. However, he also noted the negative impact of online trolls, stating that such behavior discourages public service, though he clarified it did not influence his resignation.