Councillor Winston Lemon

It is with great sadness that Llanelli Town Council notes the passing of Councillor Winston Lemon on Monday 13th December following a short illness. Councillor Lemon was a member of the Town Council from May 2008 and served with distinction as Town Mayor in 2012-13, also Chairing a number of the Town Council Committees. Councillor Lemon was also a County Councillor for the Glanymor Ward from 2008 to 2017. The Town Council passes its deepest sympathies to Winston’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Town Mayor Councillor Michael Cranham said “I was deeply saddened to hear of Winston’s passing, he was a tireless champion of the Glanymor Ward and will be missed by all his colleagues on the Council”.

Town Council Leader, Councillor John Jenkins said ‘"Winston was a giant on the Llanelli political landscape and a Llanelli legend. He was fearless and always spoke his mind, served the communities of Seaside, Morfa and New Dock with dedication as their Town and County Councillor and was a fine Mayor of Llanelli. Our deepest condolences to his family who should be very proud of the contribution Winston made to Llanelli public life."