Former Conservative Mayor of Tamworth Passes Away

Former Conservative Mayor of Tamworth Gerald Pinner passed away today aged 66.

Gerald was a Conservative councillor for Trinity ward in Tamworth from 2000 to 2011.  He was also Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group on Tamworth Borough Council and Mayor of Tamworth in 2009/10.

Former Leader of the Council Cllr Jeremy Oates said, “Over the many years I have known Gerry, we shared some fantastic times, including the end of his 20-plus year wait to get into Tamworth Borough Council with his win in Stonydelph in 2000, and two years later working with him to win the Trinity seat in all-out elections, with the final result being decided on the toss of a coin.

“In the years that followed we spent many hours raising petitions, organising public meetings, campaigns, in councillors’ surgeries or sharing a bag of chips and talking to residents in Dosthill chippy. For me, Gerry was larger than life and always had a story to tell.  His love of the council was undeniable, as was his sense of pride about Tamworth and personal pride when he became Mayor.

“For many years Gerry was crucial in keeping the Conservative Party alive in Tamworth, as he chaired the South branch and tirelessly fought elections.  Gerry is a character who will certainly be missed and I feel privileged to have known and worked with him in his prime years on the council.”

As yet, no funeral details have been released, however, Tamworth Borough Council have confirmed the flag on top of Marmion House will be flown at half mast on the day of his funeral.