Stockport Council release statement after 'force to be reckoned with' councillor Sheila Bailey dies

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The flag at Stockport Town Hall will be flown at half mast to remember 'force to be reckoned with' Councillor Sheila Bailey, who has passed away. The news was announced on Wednesday night (August 3) officially by Stockport Council.

Coun Bailey, who represented the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath ward, was first elected in 1990 - 32 years ago. Up until her death, the Labour councillor was representing her ward alongside Councillor Louise Heywood and Councillor Matt Wynne.

She had also previously been made cabinet member for Sustainable Stockport. People paid tribute to Bailey after the sad announcement was made on Wednesday.

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The announcement in full read: "We are saddened to announce that Councillor Sheila Bailey has passed away. Councillor Bailey was a Labour councillor, first elected to Stockport Council in 1990, representing the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath ward.

"The flag at Stockport Town Hall will be flown half-mast tomorrow as a mark of respect. Our thoughts are with Councillor Bailey’s family."

Paying heartfelt tributes, Labour MP for Stockport Navendu Mishra said: "Saddened by the news that Councillor Sheila Bailey has passed away. She was a long standing housing campaigner and wanted excellent public services for all.

"A highly valued member of the Stockport Labour family who will be missed by many. My condolences to Philip and all her family and friends."

And Andrew Gwynne, Labour MP for Denton and Reddish wrote: "So very sad to hear that Councillor Sheila Bailey has passed away. She was a formidable person and an amazing politician; a servant of Stockport.

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