Media statement: Council mourns loss of town councillor

Media statement: Council mourns loss of town councillorCouncillors and staff are deeply saddened by the loss of Councillor Sarah Peacock who died on Monday 15th August 2022, following a period of illness.

Our sincere condolences and thoughts are with her husband, family and friends at this very sad time.

The union flag flies at half-mast at the Memorial Gardens, Rushden, as a mark of respect for this long-serving councillor.Councillor Peacock as Leader of Rushden Town Council from 2011 - 2022 was highly respected within the Town Council and local community of Rushden where she was ward member for the Spencer ward. Councillor Peacock had also served as a valued member of East Northamptonshire Council for over twenty years, where she was involved with numerous projects and committees for a number of years, was the Chairman of East Northamptonshire Council for 2009/2010 and was the inspirational Chairman of the Greenway Board.

Sarah was passionate about Rushden and was truly community spirited in everything she did.

We ask for respect of privacy for the family at this sad and difficult time.