Bill Southward RIP
Alderman William Southward, a former Mayor of Copeland, died aged 79 in hospital on Wednesday.
Bill Southward represented Cleator Moor North on CBC from 1991 to 2015, and was made an Alderman of the Borough in 2016.
He was Mayor in 2004/05 and also held a seat on Cleator Moor Town Council for almost 25 years.
Mr Southward was married to Sylvia for 56 years; they had three children, 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The Southward family paid tribute to their husband and father. “He was a much-loved family man, and was very popular among his wide circle of friends,” they said. “He was union man at Sellafield, a member of the Freemasons, and used to help organise the pensioners’ Christmas parties in Cleator Moor Civic Hall; he just loved being part of the community.
“He also loved being a councillor; he was proud to represent Cleator Moor and was passionate about helping people.
“When he was Mayor in 2004, he felt this was the biggest honour that could be bestowed on him. He enjoyed visiting all the different places and meeting lots of people in his mayoral year. He kept a scrapbook of newspaper cuttings; it was a fantastic year.”
Pat Graham, Chief Executive of Copeland Borough Council, said: “I am saddened to hear the news that Bill has died. He was a long-serving and valued member of the council, playing key roles in Planning and Scrutiny, and he was extremely well-respected and liked across the council.”
Bill was a friendly, open and outgoing man who worked very hard for his community, I liked and respected him. He will be missed.
Rest in Peace
Bill Southward represented Cleator Moor North on CBC from 1991 to 2015, and was made an Alderman of the Borough in 2016.
He was Mayor in 2004/05 and also held a seat on Cleator Moor Town Council for almost 25 years.
Mr Southward was married to Sylvia for 56 years; they had three children, 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The Southward family paid tribute to their husband and father. “He was a much-loved family man, and was very popular among his wide circle of friends,” they said. “He was union man at Sellafield, a member of the Freemasons, and used to help organise the pensioners’ Christmas parties in Cleator Moor Civic Hall; he just loved being part of the community.
“He also loved being a councillor; he was proud to represent Cleator Moor and was passionate about helping people.
“When he was Mayor in 2004, he felt this was the biggest honour that could be bestowed on him. He enjoyed visiting all the different places and meeting lots of people in his mayoral year. He kept a scrapbook of newspaper cuttings; it was a fantastic year.”
Pat Graham, Chief Executive of Copeland Borough Council, said: “I am saddened to hear the news that Bill has died. He was a long-serving and valued member of the council, playing key roles in Planning and Scrutiny, and he was extremely well-respected and liked across the council.”
Bill was a friendly, open and outgoing man who worked very hard for his community, I liked and respected him. He will be missed.
Rest in Peace
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