A FORMER councillor has been honoured in recognition of over 50 years of community service to Consett.

Clive Robson, who represented the town on Durham County Council, was formally presented with the British Empire Medal by the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham Sue Snowdon recently.

The event was attended by North-West Durham MP Pat Glass as well as senior managers and councillors from Durham County Council, Derwentside Homes, Consett AFC along with family and friends.

Mr Robson was recognised in the Queen’s New Years Honours list for his years of service, which include being a cabinet member for Durham County Council while representing Consett North and being a Eucharist Minister since the mid 1980’s as well being very active in many charities and local groups for many years.

The event was held at Belle View Stadium, home of Consett AFC.

Pat Glass MP said: “I am delighted that Clive has been presented with his British Empire Medal.

“This is an award for working class people who have dedicated themselves to their community in an exceptional way.

“Clive has served his community for over 50 years so he is a very worthy recipient of this award. “Today he rightly received the recognition and thanks for many years of hard work and dedication to Consett.”