SAD to hear of the passing of another former councillor who was Newport’s mayor in the 80s - Veronica Brydon. 

At one time a Labour member, she did at times cause a few problems as she always told the truth. She was ill for sometime but continued to write letters to the Argus and once changed parties. 

She was the first (and only?) woman mayor to serve two terms as mayor, when she took over from Cllr Bob Allen when he passed away near the end of his term.

She represented Malpas for years and will be remembered by many people there.

Jim Dyer 
Stockton Road 
Newport