DISTRICT councillor Reg Jakeman, who served as councillor for the Badsey and Aldington ward in Wychavon since 2007 has died.

Councillor Jakeman passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15 aged 76.

Councillor Paul Middlebrough, leader of Wychavon, said: “Our deepest sympathies go out to Reg’s family, particularly his wife Lynne. Reg was a real community man and had a particular desire to help and support the homeless. All of us here at Wychavon will dearly miss Reg.”

Cllr Jakeman was vice chairman of the audit committee, and served on the planning committee, as well as serving on Evesham Town Council.