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Former mayor Cyril King presenting the Borough Shield to Terry Gilbert in 2012.
- Credit: Archant
The family of Terry Gilbert, who dedicated his life to making Weston a better place, have paid tribute to their ‘hero’ who has inspired them to continue his legacy of fundraising.
Terry died on July 22, aged 75, after a short battle with cancer. Terry was involved with a number of community groups in the town - helping to organise big events in Weston and raising money for numerous charities.
He is survived by his wife Rose, and their three children, Julie, Suzanne and Jonathan, who have been overwhelmed by the support they’ve received since his death. They said: “As a family, it has been incredible the support we have received. The cards are in their hundreds, which just confirmed how amazing our father was.
Avon and Somerset Police recruitment plans in doubt after tax rise vetoed
Chief constable Andy Marsh warned that the force risked losing momentum without the extra funding
16:46, 4 FEB 2021
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Plans to recruit 70 more officers this year to Avon and Somerset Police have been thrown into doubt after councillors vetoed a £15 council tax increase. Police and crime panel members said the force could not justify growth when residents are facing “heartbreaking” financial strain from the Covid-19 pandemic and councils are making cuts. Chief constable Andy Marsh wanted the extra cash for officers to tackle the “tsunami” of sexual offences that followed “savage” cuts in the austerity years, as well as better management of offenders and more proactive policing. He previously promised that residents would see a difference from the £15 hike and warned that the force risked “losing momentum” without it.