Monday 2nd March 2015
Warminster Town Council have issued the following press release:
“It is with sadness that Warminster Town Council has heard the news that retired Councillor, Ultan Ryan, passed away on Saturday 28th February 2015.”
“Ultan became Mayor in the Millennium year and was voted into office on 15th May 2000. In his thank you speech at the time, he said he had made Warminster his home since 1967 and it was a place both he and his wife loved. “My clear aim is to make the town a safer place for everyone.” With a vision for the town and his leadership qualities, he and the then Town Clerk, Alan Richardson, prepared bids to the Home Office for funding to provide a fully operation CCTV system that is still in use today. The town continues to benefit from the legacy of his work with CCTV and little has changed, apart from the updating of the system that now runs in a digital format, upgraded from the original analogue. As a result of his efforts Warminster is considered one of the safest towns within the county.”
“During his time as a Councillor, due to his military links he also cultivated working relationships with the Land Warfare Centre and visiting regiments which continue to be upheld.”
“Following his retirement from local government, he regularly paid visits to Dewey House to support the work of the council and offer advice when called upon. Our condolences go to his wife Elizabeth and their family.”