A tribute has been paid to former Pembrokeshire County Council Chairman Bryan Phillips who has died suddenly at his home in Pembroke.

Mr Phillips was Chairman of the Authority in 1999 – 2000 and represented the Pembroke St Mary: South electoral division.

He spent well over 30 years in local government, beginning with the old Pembroke Borough Council. He was 87.

County Councillor John Allen-Mirehouse said he was sorry to hear the news.

“I served with Bryan on the old South Pembrokeshire District local authority in the days of Dyfed and he was a very able and conscientious Councillor.

“He had been Chairman of the Public Works and Services Committee in 1977 – 1978 and he wasn’t afraid to speak his mind, even if it risked upsetting a few people.

“Of course he was also Mayor of Pembroke several times and served with distinction on the Town Council for many years.

“He and I were among the first raft of Councillors to be elected when Pembrokeshire County Council was created in 1995 and his experience then proved invaluable.

“In 1999 he became the fourth Chairman of the County Council and, with the support of his late wife, brought great credit to the role.”

Mr Phillips was a retired self-employed builder and property developer.

The funeral, to be conducted by The Reverend Canon Roger Jones, will be held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on Thursday, December 8, at 10.45.

There will be family flowers only. Donations in memory of Bryan may be made to Tenovus Cancer Care, a charity he admired and supported, c/o John Roberts and Son, Undertakers, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock.