TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of former Deputy Lord Mayor Elaine Byrom, who died on Saturday (July 9).
Former Cllr Byrom served as Deputy Lord Mayor in 2007-2008, with her late husband David as her Consort. She was a Conservative councillor for Clayton & Fairweather Green.
The flags across the district will be lowered as a mark of respect and the City Hall bell will toll tomorrow morning between 10 and 11am.
Current Lord Mayor Councillor Martin Love, said: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of Elaine Byrom, who served as a councillor for a number of years and cared deeply for the people of our district. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.”
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Councillor Rebecca Poulsen, Leader of the Conservative Group, added: “I would like to send our condolences to Elaine’s family and friends. She was a hard working dedicated councillor who was a real advocate for her residents in Clayton and Fairweather Green. She also served in a wide range of roles on the council, including as Deputy Lord Mayor, that she covered with great diligence. She will be very much missed by all who worked with her”.
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