The newspaper reports the city's decision came after a hearing officer concluded he was guilty of all civilservice charges brought against him by the city.
After his leg of the relay, during which he will be pushed by his regular helper and close friend Colin Davies, the benefits administration officer is planning to use the torch for fundraising events for the MDSA, the CivilService Benevolent Fund and his former school Welburn Hall at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire.