Bedfordshire Association of Town and Parish Councils is deeply saddened by news of the death earlier this month of the former Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Sir Samuel Whitbread KCVO, JP, DL.
Sir Samuel was President of BATPC for a remarkable 32 years, until his retirement from the role in 2012. Throughout that period he gave unstinting support to the association and in turn to town and parish councils and the communities they serve.
BATPC is extremely proud of its extended association with Sir Samuel, who recognised and championed the crucial role parish and town councils fulfil on behalf of their residents throughout his considerable term as President.
The thoughts and very best wishes of everyone at BATPC are with Sir Samuel’s family at this time.