Councillor Olwyn Barnett, chairman of Herefordshire Council died in her sleep on November 6th with her family around her.

Councillor Barnett served as a county councillor for Mortimer ward for over 34 years and as chairman of the council since 2011.

Olwyn was committed to a number of worthy causes, particularly in the areas of education and social care and played a pivotal role in the innovative partnership between Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire.