Tributes pour in for 'tireless, wise'councillor

TRIBUTES have been paid to "incredible" Tewkesbury Borough councillor Elaine MacTiernan who campaigned "loudly" against the controversial "bridge to nowhere" near the M5.

- CARMELO GARCIA Local Democracy Reporter

Colleagues have paid tribute to the "kind, witty and hardworking" Northway councillor, who died this week at the age of 77 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Flags will fly at half-mast in tribute at Tewkesbury Borough Council.

Cllr MacTiernan was first elected in 2011. She also served on the parish council where she campaigned strongly against the controversial new railway bridge dubbed "bridge to nowhere".

Cllr MacTiernan's efforts were also vital in securing funds for the construction of the Northway Community Hub, the local Luncheon Club and the creation of the BMX track on the playing field.

Mayor of Tewkesbury Philip Workman (I, Tewkesbury North and Twyning) was among those deeply saddened by her death.

"Her work made a considerable impact on our community, and she tirelessly campaigned on behalf of those within her ward.

"I am grateful for her wise counsel, patience and good humour and I would like to extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to all who knew her."

Fellow Northway ward councillor Pauline Godwin (C) said they worked together for many years and she will be missed.