Eastbourne MP and others pay tribute to passing of long standing councillor

By Sam Pole
Published 13th Jun 2023, 10:05 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2023, 11:50 BST
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Tributes have been paid following the sad death of long-standing Eastbourne councillor Barry Taylor.

Councillor Taylor was elected to represent the Eastbourne Meads division at East Sussex County Council in 2005 and, up until May this year served on Eastbourne Borough Council.

Always noted for his smart appearance, Cllr Taylor was most recently vice chairman of the county’s planning committee and sat on the council’s standards committee. He was also a dedicated member of the East Sussex Fire Authority.

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East Sussex County Council Leader, Cllr Keith Glazier said: “We are shocked and saddened by Barry’s death and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

Tributes have been paid following the sad death of long-standing Eastbourne councillor Barry Taylor.Tributes have been paid following the sad death of long-standing Eastbourne councillor Barry Taylor.
Tributes have been paid following the sad death of long-standing Eastbourne councillor Barry Taylor.

“Barry always went out of his way to help others and worked tirelessly for the residents he served. He will be truly missed.”

Cllr Taylor leaves wife Christine, two sons, two daughters and grandchildren.

The East Sussex County Council flag was raised and lowered to half-mast in tribute to Cllr Taylor on Monday, June 12.

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Eastbourne and Willingdon MP Caroline Ansell also paid tribute to the long standing member of the council.

Barry Taylor (Right) alongside Eastbourne and Willigdon MP Caroline Ansell and Meads councillor Jane Lamb.Barry Taylor (Right) alongside Eastbourne and Willigdon MP Caroline Ansell and Meads councillor Jane Lamb.
Barry Taylor (Right) alongside Eastbourne and Willigdon MP Caroline Ansell and Meads councillor Jane Lamb.

Caroline Ansell MP said: "I am stunned by the passing of my dear friend Barry Taylor. I had seen him only days before. I loved him and I will miss him as will many people across our town.

“Barry served as a councillor for Meads on Eastbourne Borough Council for 30 years. He only stepped down from the role last month and was a much-cherished public servant dedicated to his community. He remained in his role at East Sussex County Council.