A small gathering of campaigners took part. The socially-distanced event – beside the memorial garden in Town Hall Square – was organised by Keighley Trades Union Council, in conjunction with the town council. Keighley’s town chaplain, the Rev Dr Jonathan Pritchard, officiated and opened proceedings with a number of readings. He called for “courage and perseverance” to succeed in the struggle for social justice, not just in the UK but globally. The Rev Pritchard also made reference to the “five bad words” – ‘health and safety gone mad’ – emphasising how ill-thought-out the phrase was. His message was supported by Janet Morgan, of the Trades Union Council.
Tragedy as wonderful former Lord Mayor of Bradford Abid Hussain dies
His death has been described as such a loss to Keighley
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Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A former Lord Mayor of Bradford has tragically died a day before Christmas.
Bradford Council announced the news on Christmas Eve that Councillor Abid Hussain had sadly passed away.
Rajeev Dewedi
My tribute:
We were saddened and shocked to hear of the untimely departure of Cllr. Abid Hussain. I met him in the Hindu Temple on Leeds Road where he attended as our guest. He was a stoic supporter of multi faith community and the city’s initiative of cohesion and awareness of the various cultures and religion.
Faiz Ilyas
My tribute:
Councillor Abid Hussain was a rare type of person who s warmth and positivity radiated to everyone around him. I had the honour of getting to know him and his wife a few years ago during my time as an officer at the University of Bradford Students Union. At the time I was a newly elected officer and he had just taken the mantle as the Lord Mayor.