Tribute to Cllr Brian Avery
Paul Howell, MP for Sedgefield, has this week paid tribute to Durham County Councillor Brian Avery:
“I have known Brian since I became a Durham County Councillor and even more so since I became the MP for Sedgefield. Brian was an active member of the community and in his roles as a Local Councillor for Ferryhill and Chilton with Durham County Council; a District Councillor for the Chilton Ward on Sedgefield Borough Council and in previous years when he served on Ferryhill Town Council; he always put the people of Dean Bank, Ferryhill and Chilton first. I don’t recall ever having a discussion on politics with Brian, it was always a discussion about his ward.
“Brian was a true gentleman in every sense and will be sadly missed by everyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting with him. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP Brian, a real man of the people.”
