Bicester lowers flag in memory of former mayor Lynn Pratt
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 15:32 · Archive
Bicester Town Council has lowered its flag to half-mast in tribute to former mayor Councillor Lynn Pratt, who died this week.
Bicester Town Council has lowered the Union Jack flag at Garth House in Garth Park to half-mast as a mark of respect following the death of Councillor Lynn Pratt this week. Pratt served on Bicester Town Council for 24 years and also sat on Cherwell District Council for many years. She was mayor of Bicester twice, serving for a year in each of 2004 and 2014.
A retired surgery senior receptionist, Pratt was described as a passionate advocate for the town's interests. The council tribute noted that she spoke strongly about maintaining Bicester's Fairtrade status and advocated for housing developers to provide at least 30 per cent affordable housing. She highlighted the vital contribution of volunteers across the town, from Scouts and Guides to charity shops and health and care groups.
Pratt moved to Bicester from Lancashire in 1998 and served as trustee of several local charities, including the Bicester Feoffee Charity, Bicester Vision and The Hummingbird Centre. The town council said: 'Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and all those in the community who knew and valued her long service.'
How it is being reported
- Town's flag lowered in memory of 'much-loved' former mayorBicester Town Council has paid tribute to a 'much-loved and valued' long-serving councillor, and is flying the Garth Park flag at half-mast out of respect.Oxford Mail · 13 Nov, 15:03
- Town's flag lowered in memory of 'much-loved' former mayorBicester Town Council has paid tribute to a 'much-loved and valued' long-serving councillor, and is flying the Garth Park flag at half-mast out of respect.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Nov, 15:03
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