A PARISH councillor has resigned from her post because of an increase in home and work commitments.

Councillor Holly White had been a member of Heighington Parish Council for less than a year.

She joined in February and lives on the Chestnuts development in School Aycliffe, an area which was previously unrepresented on the council.

At a meeting on Thursday, councillors said the position would be advertised.

In a letter, Coun White said: "I have enjoyed my time on the parish council and would like to rejoin the council in the future should commitments allow."