Peel: Former Councillor Wendy Dwyer passes away

It is with great sadness that the Hyndburn Labour group announce the death of former Peel ward Councillor Wendy Dwyer.

Wendy served on Hyndburn Council until 2003 and had also been a member of Lancashire County Council until 2009. Following re-election in 2010, she stepped down from the Council in 2016 after representing Peel Ward for a final 6 years and was made an Alderman in May.

Graham Jones MP said, "She was involved in many societies including Credit Union and Parkinson's Society amongst many. She was an amazing woman. Proud wife of a local miner who spent so many years fighting for the people of Baxenden, Barnfield and Peel as well those across Hyndburn."

Paddy Short, who succeeded Wendy in Peel in May's elections, said, "It is a great and daunting honour to stand in her place. I have a lot to live up to. But I'll keep that red flag flying, Wendy."

Rishton Councillor Clare Cleary, "An inspiration and a true role model, you will be sadly missed x"

Cllr Noordad Aziz said, "Wendy was a stalwart and the best."

Cllr Munsif Dad said "Very sad indeed, it is loss to the Hyndburn Labour movement. Excellent ambassador and she will be missed."

Council Leader Miles Parkinson said, "Wendy served many enjoyable years on both Hyndburn Borough Council and Lancashire County Council plus she had numerous passions and was invcolved with many charities to make Hyndburn a better place. She was a great lady who will be sadly missed by all and especially the Labour Party."

The flags around the borough will be at half mast today in memory of Wendy.Details of her funeral will be announced shortly.