A LONG-SERVING market manager who was suspended by his council employers pending an investigation has resigned.
Tom Jackson looked after the weekly open-air market in the centre of Barnard Castle, County Durham, and on non-market days worked as a pest control officer.
He was suspended by Teesdale District Council more than a fortnight ago, without the reason being made public.
Yesterday, it was announced that he had resigned and the matter was closed.
Mr Jackson, of Corn Close, Startforth, near Barnard Castle, could not be contacted.
Council chief executive Charles Anderson confirmed the resignation but declined to comment further.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article