Tributes have been paid to Rochdale mayor and councillor Surinder Biant who has died aged 83. The former teacher served the town's deputy director of education and was mayor in the 2015/16 year.
Rochdale council posted on its Facebook page: "We regret to inform you that former councillor and mayor of the borough Surinder Biant has passed away. "The former teacher became the council's deputy director of education and was mayor from 2015 to 2016. "He represented Spotland and Falinge ward from 2010 to 2018. "Surinder was well known for his charity fundraising and community work and served on several committees.
He leaves his wife, Cecile, who is also a former councillor." One replied: "So sad to hear this news. "He and Cecile are such lovely
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