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Dec 2022
Further tributes paid to 'stalwart' Harrogate councillor who has died
Further tributes have been paid to a long-serving Harrogate councillor, who died just over a week ago.
Jim Clark, who was born in Arbroath and later moved to North Yorkshire, represented residents on both Harrogate Borough Council and North Yorkshire County Council.
He represented the Harlow division on the county council for 20 years before stepping down in May.
Local politicians and residents have paid tribute to Mr Clark, who was well known in Harrogate, since his death.
Jane Blayney, a friend and former council colleague, described him as “very supportive” and dedicated to his local area.
She said:
A spokesperson for Pinewoods Conservation Group said:
Meanwhile, Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate described Mr Clark as a “stalwart” of the council.
He said in a tweet:
As well as a councillor, Mr Clark was a keen supporter of the arts and served as chairman of Harrogate Theatre for 10 years.
After standing down from the county council, Mr Clark had moved back to Scotland to be closer to family.
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