By James Cartledge,Local Democracy Reporter,Phil Wilkinson Jones

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A Midland councillor was challenged to repay her local authority allowance after she stood down on health grounds after just four months and having not attended any meetings. Reform UK’s Gaynor Jean-Louis was elected to represent Bromsgrove South on Worcestershire County Council at the polls in May. But she failed to attend six out of six council sessions, offering her apologies four times, according to council records . READ MORE: Huge jail time for postcode killer who stabbed footballer amid gang rivalry Her formal resignation was announced by the leader of the Reform-led authority, Coun Jo Monk. Local Tories said it was “no surprise” and claimed Ms Jean-Louis had also failed to attend the election count on the night she won her seat. In comments reported by the BBC , Nigel Cutress, chairman of Bromsgrove and the Villages Conservatives, said: “While we wish Gaynor well, we’re not surprised by her resignation. “She failed to attend the election count and even more shockingly she has failed to attend a single council meeting since her election in May – all while still taking her councillor allowance. “Perhaps the Reform councillor could help by returning the councillor allowance she has taken since May, especially when she failed to attend a single meeting. It’s the right thing to do.” Councillors take an allowance instead of a salary to reflect the time commitment involved in the role. Announcing the resignation, Coun Monk said: “In our very first full council meeting, I said that if any councillor was consistently unable to fulfil their duties they should consider resigning, even if the reason was due to ill health. “We fully support Gaynor’s decision to step down from her role as Reform UK councillor for Bromsgrove South due to health reasons. “This has not been an easy decision, and I’m proud of Gaynor for putting her family and her community first – values every Reform UK member stands firmly for. “Following the resignation, there will be a by-election for Bromsgrove South, for which arrangements will be made by the council and communicated in due course. “On behalf of Reform UK in Worcestershire and nationally, I would like to wish Gaynor the very best for the future.” Ms Jean-Louis claimed the Bromsgrove South seat with 967 votes, defeating Liberal Democrat candidate Sam Ammar who received 878 votes. She was part of a surge of Reform victories throughout the county which resulted in the party securing minority control. There will now be a taxpayer-funded by-election.