Liberal Democrat Tricia Bamford, 66, stepped down as councillor for Chessington South on Monday (November 30). She said she had planned to retire at the end of her term in May 2022, but changes in family circumstances pre-empted this. She told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that she was most proud of “finding a voice” for residents and her community, and growing her confidence. “It’s been great for me, having been in that honoured position, really, because let’s face it, people voted for me to represent them six times, and every time it’s been an honour, and every time, you know, you don’t want to let them down.