THE Chairman of the Rossendale Primary Care Group, which runs non-hospital health services, is to resign.

Dr Peter Williams, who was appointed in 1998 has tendered his resignation as his Bacup practice is busier since the retirement of his partner, Dr Muhammed Islam.

A Health Authority spokesman said: "We have been delighted with the level of commitment and the invaluable contribution that Dr Williams has made to developing the PCG locally."

Dr Graham Sellens who is the current Vice Chairman will take over as Chairman with effect from April 1st.