Keith Glazier, who has represented Rye for almost thirty years on East Sussex County Council has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours, announced at the weekend.
Elected to the council in 1997, the Pett resident became leader of the council in 2013.
As well as overseeing the provision of vital day-to-day services and an annual budget of more than £580 million, Cllr Glazier represents the interests of the county on a number of boards and committees.
Among other responsibilities, he chairs Transport for the South East, sits on the Local Government Association’s General Assembly, is a council member for the County Councils Network, and chairs the South East 7 Leaders group.
More locally, he sits on the management committee of the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and chairs the Rye Regeneration Partnership.
Cllr Glazier said: “I am proud and privileged to have represented my own community for so many years, and I feel very honoured to have been recognised in this way. I have had the opportunity to work with the very best people who dedicate their lives to supporting others, and this award is as much for them as it is for me.”
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