Havant councillor who served for 43 years is awarded borough honour
Gwen Blackett was named an honorary alderman at the 2018 Havant Borough Council mayor-making ceremony on Tuesday.
Technically pitching her next in status to the mayor – now Cllr Peter Wade – Ms Blackett was awarded the title after retiring her responsibilities ahead of the local elections last Thursday.
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Hide AdShe was elected for the Purbrook ward in Waterlooville in 1973 and served as the mayor of Havant herself between 1981 and 1982.
A tree was planted outside Havant’s council chamber to honour her service last year.