Councillor Elizabeth Clare
Telford & Wrekin Council regrets and is deeply saddened to announce that one of its longest serving councillors – Councillor Elizabeth (Liz) Clare – passed away suddenly and peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Councillor Clare held a number of Cabinet roles on Telford & Wrekin Council including Cabinet member for Adult and Social Care and Leisure Services and Culture.
She also continued to serve as current chair of the council’s Licensing Committee and ward councillor for Donnington until her death.
Councillor Clare had served as a parish councillor since 1979 and also served as a school governor.
Telford & Wrekin Council leader Councillor Shaun Davies said: “I am extremely saddened by this heart breaking and sudden news.
“Liz served as a dedicated and committed councillor for decades in Donnington, Muxton and Lilleshall areas. She was also a Labour and a Telford and Wrekin stalwart through and through and will be greatly missed by everyone at Telford & Wrekin Council and by the many residents her worked touched.
“Liz served in my first Cabinet and we were richer because of her plain talking, common sense and hardworking contribution and most recently served as Chair of the Licensing Committee, leading critical reforms.
“Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to her family and friends.”
Telford & Wrekin Council Chief Executive David Sidaway said “Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Councillor Clare’s family and friends at this sad time.”
Together with fellow Donnington ward member James Lavery, Councillor Clare always put every effort to secure investment for her ward.
Councillor Clare secured vital investment to create the Donnington Hub, secured the future of the local Library and investments for roads, parking and measures to tackle speeding in their ward.
Councillor Clare also used her ward funding to support local organisations including the Scouts and Boxing Club. She also funded the planting of poppies and wildflowers in the local area.
