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Willy Brown

By Hinxton Parish Clerk , Anne Charteris Hinxton Parish Council

Tuesday, 6 August 2019

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Willy Brown, chair of Hinxton Parish Council, died unexpectedly at home on the night of Thursday 1st August.

Willy was a friend to many, a person with great intellect and affable style, who brought people and views together, and whose leadership of the Parish Council has been critical in recent times.

He was experienced as a Master of Darwin College, Professor of Economics, a chair of many University Committees and not least an ACAS arbitrator, for which he was awarded the CBE. We were so fortunate to benefit from his wisdom and insight which he used so effectively – and that borne so lightly, good naturedly and with good humour.

He brings to mind the quotation from the French Writer and Philosopher Joseph Joubert: "The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress." Though for him I think 'Victory' was the same as Progress as he saw success as when everybody understood each other and found a way forward all could agree on. However, his work as a conciliator did not hold him back from digging in and fighting on our behalf when this was needed. He will be sorely missed in our future planning negotiations.

We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of someone who had contributed so much to our community.

Hinxton Parish Council will consider how best to manage the situation. We shall be appealing widely in the village for any help people can give us as well as seeking new Parish Councillors and a new Chair.

In the meantime, our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Willy's family.

With kind regards

Nick Cliffe, Graham Fagg, Dick Jones, Steve Trudgill

On behalf of Hinxton Parish Council

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Hinxton Parish Clerk , Anne Charteris

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