Councillors and staff greatly saddened by the loss of Councillor Colin Wright

Councillors and staff were greatly saddened by the loss of Councillor Colin Wright who died on Saturday, 12th March 2022 following a period of illness.

Councillor Wright, had been a member of Rushden Town Council since it was formed in 2000. Colin was Leader of the Council for a number of years and worked tirelessly for Rushden Town Council until his recent illness.

Colin proudly represented Rushden as Town Mayor during 2004/05 he was highly respected throughout the town, where he was ward member for the Hayden Central ward.

Councillor Wright had also been a valued member of East Northamptonshire Council where he served as Chairman during 2017/2018.

Colin was a knowledgeable councillor who contributed greatly to both Rushden Town Councillor and East Northamptonshire Council and he always had the interests of Rushden and Rushden residents at heart. He will be sadly missed by all at Rushden Town Council and everyone who knew him as a friend and colleague.

As a mark of respect for this serving Councillor, Rushden Town Council will be flying the Union Flag at half mast at the Memorial Garden, Rushden.