Council pays tribute to Bob Noble

Bob, who lived in Shepperton, was elected to represent Ashford Common to serve as a councillor in May 2019 and he held this position for 4 years up until May 2023. Passionate about his local environment he was chair of the Climate Change Working Group, Chair of the Development Sub-Committee and Vice-Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee for two years. He also served on the Cabinet from 2020 -2021 as a Portfolio Holder for Environment, Communications and Corporate Management.

In his private life Bob also served as a local independent celebrant and in his former years as a talented designer for a regional newspaper.

Leader of Spelthorne Borough Council, Cllr Joanne Sexton, said: "Bob was always a friendly and hardworking councillor, and I always enjoyed working with him. On behalf of the council and councillors, I would like to send my deepest condolences to his family and friends at this sad time."

Chief Executive of Spelthorne Borough Council, Daniel Mouawad, said: "We are all very shocked to hear about the passing of Bob. He served residents with distinction and tenacity over his tenure and my sincere condolences to everyone that knew him, I know he will be deeply missed."

The Council's flag will be flown at half-mast.