A LONG-SERVING Stourport councillor has been remembered by his colleagues.

Jim Parish, who represented the Independent Community and Health Concern party, sadly passed away on Wednesday, October 28.

Stourport Town Council offered their condolences to cllr Parish's family and paid tribute to his memory.

Cllr Cliff Brewer, the mayor of Stourport, said: "We are all deeply saddened to hear of the death of cllr Jim Parish. He served on Stourport Town Council for many years as a respected, knowledgeable and hardworking councillor, always striving to obtain what was best for the residents of Stourport.

"Jim will be greatly missed by his many friends and colleagues on the council. On behalf of myself, Dennis Rook, our town clerk, and all the councillors and staff, we send our condolences to Jim's family at this sad time."

Tributes were also paid by Wyre Forest District Council, which the also served on representing the Lickhill ward.

Councillor Chris Rogers, Chairman of Wyre Forest District Council said: "Jim was a man of principles and integrity and represented the interests of his constituents. He contributed a great deal to the Council."

Cllr Parish was also a serving member for Worcestershire County Council. He was elected to represent the Severn Division from June 2001 to May 2005 and was re-elected in June 2009 to the Stourport-on-Severn Division, a position he continued to hold until he passed away.