RHA Recovery Group says "Give us a break Mr Livingstone"
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Steve Bowles steps down as RHA National Chairman
At last Thursday’s RHA Board of Directors meeting the following statement was made by the chairman Stephen Bowles:
"The Board may be aware that some 12 months ago I approached the Traffic Commissioners regarding a change of licence. I have now had a reply from the Deputy Traffic Commissioner who presided over the application and it is with great regret that I must inform the board that this was not successful.
"I feel that it is not appropriate for me to continue as National Chairman of the Road Haulage Association, an organisation which is widely held with the deepest respect.”
In response Jonathan Bulmer RHA Senior Vice Chairman said: “This is a sad day for the RHA. The Board recognised Steve’s particular circumstances dating from ten years ago, but were confident that his dedication to the Association and the interests of road haulage that he has championed so well made him a good candidate for chairman and he was supported by the Board. However, whilst the Deputy Traffic Commissioner was more than satisfied on his conduct over the past 10 years, we do understand that Steve feels the action he has taken is the only appropriate one. It is our confident hope that he will continue to remain an active and prominent participant in the affairs of the Association”.
In a further statement Jonathan Bulmer added:
"The Board invited the immediate past chairman Willie Oliver to serve for the remaining 10 months until fresh elections are held with the formation of the new Board of Directors, and he accepted - I will do all I can to assist him."
