Councillor Philip Harle

The Town Council was sad to lose a colleague and friend with the sudden passing of Councillor Philip Harle in November 2022.

Phil was a public spirited person, always wanting to achieve the best he could for the people of this community.

No more so than in 2015, when Phil decided to stand for the Town Council and was elected in May of that year and took up office as a Town Councillor.

Phil, always wanted the best for his town, his community and the people he represented and that was always evident in any council matters or dealings he was involved in.

Phil cared a lot about people, he was a supporter of the Labour Party, but it was about what was right for Leiston and the community he lived in. He offered his support for many things including trying to bring a NHS dentist back to Leiston and to Dentaid visits to the town.

Phil was a keen supporter of how the town looked and took pride in supporting,

The family of Philip Harle would like to thank everyone who, following his passing in November, sent sympathy cards, flowers and messages of support. We have been overwhelmed by the love and kindness shown to us by friends, neighbours and tree planting, bulb planting events and litter picking.

Phil’s dedication to duty, was very much apparent when he continued to attend Council meetings whilst not feeling too well.

You would find Phil attending Civic events as a Councillor even attending the Remembrance Parade and service, two days before his passing.

Phil was a well respected member of the Town Council and Community and will be missed by so many people.

We continue with our thoughts for Sandra and the family.

As a mark of respect it is hoped to run a Litter Pick Event in memory of Phil and hope that the Community will join with Councillors on such an occasion.

Cllr John Last BEM

work colleagues. Thank you also to everyone who attended Philip's memorial service and who gave donations in his memory which, to date, total £952.25; this will be used for the upkeep of our beautiful parish church.