Following the tragic death of DCC Chair Beaty Bainbridge, Richard Holden MP commented:
"Sadly, Beaty Bainbridge has passed away. Although she was a Councillor over in Chester-Le-Street I’d got to know her well and I would like to share my sincerest condolences with her husband Alan, her wider family and loved ones at this terrible time.
"Beaty and Alan have been very supportive since I became MP for North West Durham in 2019.
"Beaty was a wonderful person and a fully committed Councillor, showing great dedication to her role as a councillor, serving her community for 15 years.
"It was an honour to know her, it was an even greater privilege to call her a friend. The picture below is from an event we were both at in Crook last summer."
Rest In Peace Beaty