William Eichler 28 March 2018

Tributes paid following the death of Britain's youngest councillor

Clarissa Slade, Britain’s youngest councillor, died suddenly on Monday at the age of 21.

The Conservative councillor was found at her home in Winchester where she was going to university.

Cllr Slade was elected when she was just 18 to Mid Devon District Council, where she served alongside both of her parents.

‘This is clearly a great shock to everyone at the council and will affect all those who worked with Clarissa and the community she served,’ said Stephen Walford, the council’s chief executive.

‘Clarissa’s parents, who are both serving councillors here at Mid Devon, will be devastated by this news and we will be supporting them in any way we can.’

Leader of the council, Clive Eginton said: ‘The devastating news regarding the sudden passing of Cllr Clarissa Slade has been deeply felt by myself, fellow councillors and officers across the council.

‘As our youngest-ever elected councillor, Clarissa worked hard for her residents in Cranmore ward, Tiverton and also participated across the town as a whole in a variety of events.

‘On the national stage she had also made her mark with her involvement in youth politics.

‘Clarissa had an endearing personality to all those who knew her well, and we will miss her enormously. Our thoughts at this time are with Clarissa’s parents Colin and Elizabeth.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

YPSA Support Worker

Oxfordshire County Council
£38220 - £40777
The Young Persons Supported Accommodation Service is an in house provider within Oxfordshire County Council. You will be joining an established and experienced team at a time of change as the service registers under the new Ofsted supported housing regula Oxford
Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Durham County Council
Grade 6 £28,142 - £31,022
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to be part of a small team in an innovative Independent Living House providing advice on e Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Mechanical Foreman

Durham County Council
£35,412 to £39,152 p.a. (Grade 9)
A vacancy has arisen within Construction for a Mechanical Foreman working full time 37 hours.   WHAT IS INVOLVED?  Within a commercial heating environ Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Wraparound Care Supervisor

Durham County Council
£24,796 pro rata
Wraparound Care Supervisor Grade 1 £24,796 pro rata  Required as soon as possible  Part time - 15.15-17.15, Mon-Fri Term Time only Permanent We are l Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Business Engagement Team Manager

Durham County Council
Grade 13 £47,181 to £51,356 per annum
We are looking for an experienced individual who is able to establish excellent stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively with a wide rang Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner