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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Gordon Marsden (Labour), on Thursday, 7 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 5 members in total.


COUNCILLOR IVAN TAYLOR OF BLACKPOOL

That this House congratulates Councillor Ivan Taylor on 50 years of service to the people of Blackpool, making him the longest serving councillor ever in the town; recognises the achievements of that service which include having been leader of the Labour group of Blackpool Council for 30 years, leader of the council for nine years and mayor in 2002; acknowledges that Mr Taylor oversaw as leader of the council its transformation to unitary status, the building of its first-ever public sports centre and the commencement of Surestarts; pays tribute to the support of his family, especially his wife Sylvia who was his fellow councillor in Claremont for many years and grandson Luke who is a current councillor; and sends him and Sylvia warm congratulations on this milestone achievement.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2154 
Session
2017-19
Other sponsors
Jim Shannon
David Simpson
Chris Stephens
David Linden
Subjects
Councillors Retirement Blackpool Taylor, Ivan
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk