A FOUNDER member of a group of traders is stepping down from her leading role.

Chairman of Droitwich Spa Association for Retail, Tourism and Services (DARTS) Alison Alsbury will end her term of office on Saturday November 25. The Salters' Shopping Centre manager said although she has enjoyed the past two-and-a-half years as chairman she believes it's time to hand over the reins to another member.

She plans to continue her involvement with the group.

DARTS has yet to elect a new chairman and vice-chairman Kevin O'Donnell will be in the hot seat for the time being.