Elizabeth Hughes

On Friday I was saddened to hear the news that former King's Hedges Councillor Elizabeth Hughes had died.

She served as City Councillor from 2003 until 2007, and a County Councillor from 2005 until 2009. She also served as a Governor at the Manor, including as Chair of Governors. She also supported many groups including the Parkinson's Society.

She continued to work hard and campaign for King's Hedges despite her illness.

Whilst I certainly didn't always agree with her, her interventions in committee were thought through and often witty. She could puncture pomposity with ease, and in a friendly way. Whenever I met her out and about she always had time for a chat, and to share thoughts about issues.

She will be widely missed.

Sad news: Janet Jones

I have just been informed of the sad news of the death of former King's Hedges Labour County Councillor Janet Jones after a long illness.

Cllr Geoff Heathcock writes:

Janet was a True stalwart of local democracy and a campaigner of some power especially on the welfare of Social Services over a very long period of time. She will truly be an act that won't beeasily followed.

She was elected as a Councillor for Arbury in 1970, and served Arbury on the County Council from 1973 to 1985, when she moved to King's Hedges. She was King's Hedges County Councillor for 20 years from 1985 to 2005. In addition she was also chair of governors at the Manor School.

The thoughts of the team are with the bereaved.