James Tilden (Hackney): resignation on 2026-05-12
Reason & context
Statutorily disqualified under Local Government Act 1972 Section 80: employed as a primary school teacher by Hackney Council, ineligible to serve as councillor for the local authority that employs him. Resigned within five days of election.
Sources
Verified by 1 gold-tier source and 1 primary or corroborating source. What do these tiers mean?
- primary gold Local election results: Hackney Central ward, 7 May 2026 [hackney.gov.uk]
- corroborating Green party councillor quits straight after election victory following breach of local government rules [hackneycitizen.co.uk]
- cross_check Green Party councillor quits straight after election victory for breaking electoral rules [harrowonline.org]
Disclosure. Compiled by Paul G Webster, communications officer for the East Lindsey Green Party. Every tracker entry is added on the same two-source verification standard regardless of which party the councillor was elected for.