Decision details

Tributes to the late Councillor Ken Iball

Decision Maker: Flintshire County Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Allweddol decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

Prior to the start of the tributes to the late Councillor Ken Iball, the Chair also referred to the sad news of the recent death of Terry Hands and  Councillor Huw Llewellyn-Jones.  The Chair asked Members to stand for one minutes silence in tribute to them. 

 

Councillor Neville Phillips led the tributes to Councillor Ken Iball from Members.  He spoke of Councillor Iball’s strong family connections in Buckley, and his sporting interests and achievements in football and cricket.  Councillor Phillips referred to Councillor Iball’s former employment as a local steel worker and publican, and said he had been a Justice of the Peace and Chairman of the Mold Youth Bench.  He spoke of Councillor Iball’s long career in community service and said that prior to being a Member of Flintshire County Council, he had served on a number of Councils, citing Sealand Community Council, Hawarden Rural Council, Clwyd County Council, and Alyn & Deeside District Council, as examples.  He said that Councillor Iball had been appointed Mayor of Buckley; and in his role as Chair of the Board of Governors of Theatr Clwyd,  had welcomed Her Majesty the Queen when she attended the opening ceremony for Theatr Clwyd. 

 

Councillor Phillips said Councillor Iball was an active member of the Church of Wales and had attended St. Matthews Church, Buckley.  He spoke of Councillor Iball’s  family and the support his late wife had given him in his career.  He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family for their sad loss.

 

Councillor Christine Jones said she had known Councillor Iball since childhood and spoke of his good character, humour, kindness and consideration for others.  She said Councillor Iball was a true gentleman and a man of integrity, and she was indebted to him for his support to her when appointed as a new Councillor.  She expressed deep condolences to his family and said he would be sadly missed.   

 

Councillor Dennis Hutchinson spoke of his long-time association with Councillor Iball both as a work colleague and personal friend.  He reiterated the comments made by Councillor Neville Phillips concerning Councillor Iball’s interest and achievements in football and referred to his membership of the Sports Council for Wales and Theatr Clwyd.  He emphasised that Councillor Iball had been appointed as Mayor of Buckley twice and was regarded as a stalwart of the local community and the County and was highly regarded by all.  Councillor Hutchinson expressed his regret that he had passed and said his sincere condolences were with his family.

 

Councillor Tony Sharps also paid tribute to Councillor Iball whom he had known for many years and spoke of his strength of character, experience, kindness and support.

 

The Chair read out a tribute from Councillor Carol Ellis who was unable to attend the meeting.  Councillor Ellis said that Councillor Iball had welcomed and supported her when appointed as a new Councillor to Buckley Town Council.  He was a gentleman who cared about his local community and had been a school governor on the Governing Body of Elfed High School.  Councillor Ellis said that his work in the local community, contribution to Elfed High School, and active participation with St Matthew’s Church, Buckley, had been greatly appreciated.    She expressed sympathy to his family.   

 

Councillor Ian Roberts said he had served with Councillor Iball for many years as a Member of Flintshire County Council since 1996.  He reiterated the sentiments expressed by previous Members that he was a kind and generous man, and added that he was also a ‘fair’ man who had served as a Committee Chair when Overview & Scrutiny Committees were being established. He expressed his condolences and said he held fond memories of working alongside him. 

 

Publication date: 05/01/2021

Date of decision: 18/02/2020

Decided at meeting: 18/02/2020 - Flintshire County Council