A TOWN councillor from Westbury died on Friday following a long-term illness.

Peter Ezra, who was 73, moved to Wiltshire with his wife Sue, also a Westbury town councillor as well as a district councillor, in 1983.

He was a staunch member of the Labour Party and was elected to the represent the Ham ward in 2007.

Westbury mayor Mike Hawkins led the tributes to the popular councillor.

He said: "I'm deeply saddened by Peter's passing away.

"My thoughts are with his wife, son and daughter and the grandchildren at this very difficult time for them.

"Peter had only been a town councillor since May 2007 but he proved himself to be a very good councillor who worked very hard.

"He was also a fine gentleman and had a great sense of humour.

"He will be sadly missed by all of his fellow councillors and by the people of Westbury."

Fellow town councillor Charlie Finbow added: "Peter was a man that I respected and liked very much.

"He was a hard working man and had a wicked sense of humour and Westbury Town Council will not be the same without him.

"My thoughts go to his wife Sue and his family at this time."

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