A long-standing and much-loved Harrow Councillor passed away last week after a short illness. Councillor Chris Mote has served as a Conservative Councillor in Harrow for over 27 years. He was the former Leader of the Council and also Deputy Mayor of Harrow.
Speaking at Cllr Mote’s funeral was Lord Dolar Popat who paid tribute to his character and legacy, “he was the embodiment of public service in the truest sense. He gave over 25 years of selfless public service to the residents of Pinner and the London Borough of Harrow. He will also be remembered for his distinguished service in the Army, as well as his energy and commitment across so many areas of national life, including being a Magistrate.”
Lord Popat also paid tribute to Chris’s wife and fellow Councillor, Janet Mote for the exceptional care and devotion she provided to Chris, “Janet was the apple of his eye, his pride and joy. The care Janet provided is an example to us all.”
Cllr Susan Hall, another former council leader and current leader of the Conservatives in the Greater London Assembly, also described Chris as a “gentleman”, saying she will “miss him greatly”.
Current Harrow Conservatives’ leader Cllr Paul Osborn said: “over the years been an amazing source of wisdom and advice to me and many others from all political parties.”
Fellow Councillor Ameet Jogia said that “Chris was a role model to so many and empowered people to come forward and take part in civic duty. He will be greatly missed.”
Due to Chris’s military background, he was given a military funeral for his services to the country. Tributes continue to flood into the family by those who were helped by Chris over the years.
