Tributes are being paid to Councillor Andrew Lee, Ward Councillor for Hayes and Coney Hall, who sadly passed away on Thursday.

Councillor Lee, who had been a Hayes and Coney Hall ward councillor since being elected in 2022, was also a member of the Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee and the General Purposes and Licensing Committee.

Councillor Colin Smith, Leader of Bromley Council said, "We have all been shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Andrew’s sudden demise and our thoughts are firmly with his widow Gill, their friends and family at this incredibly difficult time.

“Hayes and Coney Hall Ward has very sadly lost an outstanding Councillor as a result of Andrew’s cruel and untimely departure, who was also an amazingly talented friend to many and a local politician.

“He will be desperately sadly missed by everyone that knew him.

“Andrew, may you rest in peace dear friend.”

ENDS

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Published: 10th October 2023