Martin Davies, leader of Conservatives, dies suddenly at home
Saturday June 12, 2010
By RICHARD OSLEY
ONE of the most popular councillors at the Town Hall has died suddenly, leaving Camden's politicians in shock.
Martin Davies, 45, died at his home in Hampstead yesterday (Friday). He had recently taken over as the leader of the Conservative group.
He was respected for seeing past political rivalries and working with councillors from all parties in 12 years at the Town Hall. In the last four years he had led the way in improving care home provision for the elderly and had overseen plans to create two new start of the art homes for Camden's older people. After the change of power at the council last month, Labour's Pat Callaghan paid tribute to his work for four years as social services chief. Away from the Town Hall, he worked as the chief executive of Age Concern in Westminster. It is thought he suffered a heart attack.
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