Jez Prescott
It is with great sadness that the Council can confirm the tragic death of our colleague Jez Prescott on Sunday.
Our thoughts are with Jez’s family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time.
Jez was a part-time youth and community worker in our Youth Innovation Team and had worked with the Council since 2001 when he joined as a youth volunteer worker.
He was a very dedicated individual who gave his time to help young people in the borough achieve their full potential and was a trained Duke of Edinburgh’s Award support worker.
It was in this role that Jez was a team leader for a D of E expedition on the Brecon Beacons when he was fatally struck by lightning in a sudden storm at a check point on the group’s route.
The Council is considering appropriate ways it can pay tribute to Jez, his work and the part he has played in supporting young people in our borough.
