A councillor has stood down from his role with immediate effect.

Dan Griffin left his post as Conservative representative for Aldenham West on Hertsmere Borough Council on Friday.

He was first elected in 2007.

In a statement, council leader Morris Bright said: "He (Dan Griffin) has chosen to step back from Hertsmere council now.

"As leader of the Conservative group and of the council, I have passed on much thanks to him for his eight years service and will be thanking him and all councillors standing down or not re-selected to stand (in May) at the April full council meeting."