WORTHEN WITH SHELVE PARISH COUNCIL

It is with great sadness that the Parish Council must notify the residents of Worthen-With-Shelve Parish that our Chairman of the last six years, Mr. Kim Golden, passed away on Saturday, 13th March, 2021. Councillor Golden joined the parish council in July 2012, wanting to serve the community in which he lived, and was elected as Chairman in May 2015, proving so popular with residents and councillors alike that he was re-elected year-on-year, serving with dedication, skill and care until his untimely death.

Kim was a very well-liked councillor, ensuring that the Parish Council truly served the residents of the parish, highlighting issues of importance to our area. He was instrumental in pushing forward projects that would benefit the community, and worked tirelessly with the Clerk, his fellow councillors, our local member and Shropshire Council to serve the needs of those he represented.

For many local children, Kim was an ‘honorary Grandad’, attending and supporting Worthen Mums and Tots, was a keen historian, working with the Worthen History Group for many years, and also enjoyed a few frames of short mat bowling at the village hall. His wife, Lin, has been supportive of his role as both Chairman and Councillor, and our thoughts are with her, his children and his grandchildren at this tragic time.