Sadness in civic circles and beyond at loss of former North East Lincolnshire mayor Terry Walker

                                          

Terry Walker - described as a "tour de force"

THE Union Flag was today being flown at half mast on civic buildings in North East Lincolnshire as a mark of respect for a former mayor of the borough, Terry Walker.

Mr Walker, who died earlier this week , was twice mayor - in 1997-98, then during 2019-21.

He was elected to Great Grimsby Borough Council in 1988 as a Labour councillor for the old Carnforth ward, and, on the formation on North East Lincolnshire Council, he was elected as a Labour member for the Scartho ward until 1999. 

He returned to the council as a Labour member, representing the East Marsh ward in 2011.  

He continued as an East Marsh ward councillor until 2021, latterly as a Liberal Democrat member.

Mr Walker also served as a member of the council’s Cabinet in 2015-16, serving as the Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Citizens and Public Protection.  

Prior to that, he chaired the Tourism, Leisure and Culture Scrutiny Panel from 2012 to 2015.  He was chairman of the Standards Committee from 2016 to 2018.

Says Cllr Philip Jackson, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council: "Terry was a real tour de force, representing the borough at the highest levels for many years. 

"He was a great advocate and champion for the people of North East Lincolnshire and news of his passing is terribly sad.

"I knew Terry well, as a friend and a colleague, and my sincere condolences go to his family and friends on behalf of everyone at the council."