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# Tributes paid following death of former Lichfield councillor
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/tributes-paid-following-death-of-former-lichfield-councillor/
- Published: 2024-07-14T06:02:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-07-12T19:25:13.000Z
- Description: Tributes have been paid following the death of a former member of Lichfield District Council.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a former member of Lichfield District Council.

Doris English served as a representative of St John’s ward from 1992 to 2011.

She also served as the local authority’s chair between 2005 and 2006.

Cllr Doug Pullen, leader of the council, said:

> “I remember Cllr English from many different social functions and I remember her warmth and her very quick wit.  
>  
> “We must also reflect on the roles she held – any citizen who serves as Mayor, chair, Sherriff and as a councillor for such a long and sustained period of time demands our respect from across this chamber.  
>  
> “She was a dedicated public servant.”  
>  
> Cllr Doug Pullen

Cllr Sue Woodward, leader of the Labour opposition group, added:

> “Doris was a warm, humorous and witty person. We’ve all had that sideways wink from her in the past when she was being particularly waspish.  
>  
> “She was always open to discussions and there was nothing partisan about her. She was a role model for the sort of council we are now.  
>  
> “She will be sadly missed.”  
>  
> Cllr Sue Woodward

Cllr Thomas Marshall said:

> “She was a really fine example of a public servant. The people that she served were paramount in her life.  
>  
> “What I also loved was that she was a very no-nonsense person. She didn’t do small talk – if there was a point to make she would make it. I liked her direct approach.  
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> “When I and others came on board at the council she was a leading light who created a fine example for us to follow. She was always full of encouragement and enthused younger councillors in a way few others could.  
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> “She was a huge asset to this council and will be missed by a lot of people. We are lucky to have known her.”  
>  
> Cllr Thomas Marshall