Tributes have poured in for a former Three Rivers district councillor "titan" who died last week after serving the community for more than 30 years.

Roger Seabourne, who retired in May 2024, died on Wednesday, October 16, aged 73.

He was first elected as a Croxley councillor in 1992 before representing the Penn and Mill End ward from 2014.

Stephen Giles-Medhurst, leader of Three Rivers District Council, said: "We were so lucky to have Roger at Three Rivers District Council for more than three decades.Roger Seabourne.Roger Seabourne. (Image: Three Rivers District Council) "I always respected his knowledge of local government and his immense dedication to public life. Roger was a titan at the district council.

"He was universally liked and respected by residents and members but did not take fools gladly, always wanting the best for our residents and pressing officers to go further."

During his time as a councillor, he was chair of the licensing committee and regulatory services committee.

He was also the lead member for community safety and served on numerous committees, including local strategic partnerships, the licensing sub-committee, and the equalities sub-committee.

Councillor Oliver Cooper, on behalf of the Conservative Group, added: "Roger was hugely respected in the local community.

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"Roger took to public service at the council and Rickmansworth School with a straight bat, an open heart, and good humour.

"He will be remembered by generations of residents and pupils whose lives were enriched by having been nurtured by him."

Outside of being a councillor, Roger taught at Rickmansworth School and was a governor in the 1990s at Malvern Way and Little Green School.

Councillor Sarah Nelmes, deputy leader of Three Rivers District Council, added: "I am very saddened to learn about Roger’s passing.

"Roger and I were not only ward members for Penn and Mill End for a decade, but also very good friends. I will remember the laughs that we shared."

She continued: "He was an avid traveller, and I will miss hearing about his trips and adventures abroad and his love for golf. He will be greatly missed."

More tributes to Roger Seabourne can be found on threerivers.gov.uk/services/your-council/tributes-roger-seabourne.