Former Mayor of Colchester Nick Cope dies
He had served the New Town and Christ Church Ward since 1994
The former Mayor of Colchester Nick Cope has died.
Colchester Borough Council says he passed away on Monday from natural causes. He was in his 70s.
He'd served as a councillor for the New Town and Christ Church Ward since 1994.
He was named as the town's mayor during 2019/20 and eventually served in the role for 18 months because of the pandemic.
Cllr Cope was asked to stay on in the role to oversee the borough's response to Covid-19.
In a statement, Mayor of Colchester, Cllr Robert Davidson, and the Leader of the Council, Cllr Paul Dundas said:
“Our sympathies go out to Nick’s wife, Liz, who served as his Mayoress, their family and friends at this very difficult time. We are thinking of them and will be providing any support that we can.
“Nick’s warm and thoughtful personality made him a dedicated and respected councillor. He represented New Town and Christ Church Ward since 1994 and had a proud record of standing up for his community and championing environmental causes."
“These things and more brought him much respect from his fellow councillors, colleagues, and residents. The borough owes him a huge debt of gratitude for his 28 years of service.”