‘A valued member’ - South Tyneside Council pays tribute following the death of a former mayor
The Mayor of South Tyneside has paid tribute to a former mayor who has passed away.
South Tyneside Council has announced that the borough flag will be flying at half mast over South Shields Town Hall following the passing of former Mayor Olive Punchion.
Olive served as Mayor of South Tyneside between 2017 and 2018.
She represented the Biddick & All Saints ward during her time as a councillor at South Tyneside Council before retiring in 2022.
Councillor Jay Potts, Mayor of South Tyneside, has stated that Olive was “very well respected” in a tribute to the former mayor.
He said: “I am deeply sorry to hear of Olive Punchion’s death.
“Olive was a valued member of South Tyneside Council having represented the Biddick and All Saints ward for 16 years.
“Olive was very well respected by all those who knew her.
“Our hearts go out to all of Olive’s family and friends at this very sad time.”