Peter Pinfield passed away yesterday, January 29, at the age of 73.
He served Droitwich Spa Town Council, Wychavon District Council and Worcestershire County Council for many years and was an Honorary Alderman of both Wychavon and Droitwich Spa.
He was also leader of the Worcestershire Labour Group for over ten years in the 1990's and early 2000's, and more recently chairman of Healthwatch Worcestershire.
Droitwich councillor Alan Humphries, said: "Peter devoted his political life to Droitwich and the town meant everything to him.
"He was a mentor, but, more importantly, a friend.
"If in public life I achieve even as half as much as he did, I will be lucky, he was and remains an inspiration.