Cllr Howard Hamilton was described as a passionate advocate for disabled members of the group by way of his work as a incapacity champion at Vale Council and sitting on the manager committee for Wales Council for the Blind
Tributes have poured in for a long-standing Vale of Glamorgan councillor and former mayor who died just lately. Labour councillor for the Barry ward of Illtyd, Cllr Howard Hamilton, who handed away final weekend, additionally served as an elected member of Barry City Council from 2008.
He served as city mayor from 2009-10 and was elected to Vale of Glamorgan Council in 2012, additionally serving a interval as mayor there between 2014-15.
The present mayor of Barry, Cllr Dennis Clarke, stated: “I’m saddened to listen to of the passing of Councillor Hamilton, former Mayor of Barry.” For extra information, signal as much as the Wales Issues publication right here.
“I’ve fond reminiscences of working alongside him at Gibbonsdown Kids’s Centre.
“On behalf of all councillors and workers at Barry City Council, I ship our heartfelt condolences to his household and associates at this troublesome time.”
In a joint assertion, Vale of Glamorgan Council and Barry City Council described Cllr Hamilton as a passionate advocate for disabled members of the group by way of his work as a incapacity champion at Vale Council and sitting on the manager committee for Wales Council for the Blind.
The assertion additionally stated he had a long-standing involvement with the administration committee at Barry YMCA, which “mirrored his deep dedication to supporting younger individuals and fostering inclusive group areas”.
The chief of Vale of Glamorgan Council, Cllr Lis Burnett, stated: “Councillor Howard Hamilton was a dedicated and compassionate chief who labored tirelessly to enhance the lives of many throughout our communities.
“We prolong our deepest sympathies to his family members and all who knew him.”
Residents additionally shared their condolences on-line after Barry City Council and Vale of Glamorgan posted their assertion on Fb.
One resident referred to as Cllr Hamilton a, “nice councillor and a beautiful individual”, who might be, “sorely missed”.
One other stated: “Howard was a devoted councillor and a beautiful man.”
Different roles Cllr Hamilton held on Vale of Glamorgan Council embody chair of the belief committee, chair of the discretionary housing funds evaluation committee and vice chair of the early retirement/redundancy committee.
Flags outdoors Barry City Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council buildings have been at half mast on Wednesday, July 9, and preparations are being made for the flags to additionally fly at half-mast on the day of Cllr Hamilton’s funeral.
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