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Councillor Chrissie Hitchcock sadly passed away

by lizgreen on 27 May, 2015

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It is with great sadness we must report the sudden death of Cllr Chrissie Hitchcock on the evening of Monday 25th May 2015.

Chrissie had served as a Liberal Democrat Councillor in Grove ward for 25 years. During that time she had taken on a number of senior roles, including two periods as Mayor of the Royal Borough.

Tributes from across the political spectrum and other organisations have been pouring in.

She had served her residents of Grove ward for 25 years, she was one in a million with a wicked sense of humour.

Her wisdom and unfailing support for Liberal Democrat values and colleagues make her impossible to replace.

On a personal level, Chrissie gave me unwavering support when I took over as leader of the group, she kept me on track, listened to my worries, gave me advice and was always there as a colleague and friend.

I will always be grateful to have had the opportunity to know and work with her.

said Councillor Liz Green, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Kingston Council

 

I will miss Chrissie greatly, she was a true Liberal and a great Councillor.  She cared deeply about Kingston, especially Kingston Town Centre.  She was appalled by the plans to over-develop it, but never had a chance to voice it as she died before the Development Control committee to determine the controversial old post office site next month.

Chrissie was chair of Kingston Town neighbourhood at the same time as I chaired the Surbiton neighbourhood and we worked together on various schemes the bordered St  Marks ward and Grove ward. We may not always have agreed, but she the passion and determination that she showed was always respected by everyone.

Added Councillor Yogan Yoganathan, St Mark’s Ward Councillor

2 Responses

  1. Jon Tolley is the Liberal Democrat candidate for Grove by-election says:
    20 July 2015 at 9:59 am

    […] the very sad death of Chrissie Hitchcock last month, Kingston Liberal Democrats are pleased that local resident and business man, Jon […]

  2. Jon Tolley wins Grove ward by-election says:
    20 July 2015 at 7:47 pm

    […] Jon Tolley, the Lib Dem candidate in the Grove ward by-election on 16th July, held on to the seat with a greatly increased majority. The by-election was caused by the sad death of Cllr Chrissie Hitchcock. […]