Harborough district councillor receives long service award
A Harborough district councillor has received a long service award in recognition of 25 years of service to the authority.
Conservative councillor Paul Dann, who currently represents the Broughton Astley, Primethorpe and Sutton ward, has also served as a parish councillor in Broughton Astley, where he has lived for more than 20 years.
Speaking at the full council meeting where he received his award, Cllr Dann said: “I have enjoyed every minute of the 25 years.
“Thank you to councillors and officers, past and present, who have done a wonderful job of encouraging and helping me through all the difficult times, as well as all the good times.”
Council leader Simon Whelband was among councillors to pay tribute before the presentation of a framed award, which included the words: “Paul has demonstrated consistent passion, dedication and commitment to public service which is highly commendable.”
Cllr Dann, along with his wife Judith, managed and owned a convenience store in Broughton Astley for more than 20 years before retiring in 2009.
He has served as a member of Harborough District Council’s cabinet, as well as a vice-chair of its constitutional review committee and chair of its revenue and benefits partnership.
He has three children, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and in his spare time enjoys hill walking and playing golf.