Cllr Nick Cottle represented Glastonbury for many years. Picture: Somerset Council

MP tables Parliamentary motion to recognise Glastonbury councillor Nick Cottle

Paul JonesSeptember 22, 20250 Comment0

NICK Cottle – the former Glastonbury councillor who represented his community for 25 years before he passed away last month – has been honoured in Parliament by a county MP.

Sarah Dyke (Lib Dem, Glastonbury & Somerton), has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) to honour the former Glastonbury Town, Mendip District, and Somerset Councillor, who died in August at the age of 68.

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Cllr Nick Cottle,” she said. “I had the privilege of serving alongside Nick during my time at Somerset Council, and I will always remember his warmth, good humour, and absolute dedication to the people of Glastonbury.

“Nick worked tirelessly for his community, always putting the needs of residents first and ensuring their voices were heard. His kindness, integrity, and commitment to public service set an example to us all.

“My thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him at this very difficult time.”

The full EDM reads:

“That this House expresses deep sadness at the passing of Councillor Nick Cottle at the age of 68; pays tribute to his 25 years of devoted public service as a councillor, having first been elected to Glastonbury Town Council in 1999; notes that Nick also served as the councillor for Mendip District Council’s Glastonbury St Edmund’s Ward, first elected in 2007, returning to serve again from May 2011 until the Council’s transition to Somerset Council, where he continued as a unitary councillor until his death; recognises the important positions of office he held during this time, including Deputy Chair of Mendip District Council, Chair of the Planning Committee East and as a Member of the scrutiny function committee; acknowledges the determination, integrity and commitment that he brought to all of these roles; celebrates his tireless work on behalf of the people of Glastonbury, always putting their interests and well-being first, along with his dedication to local government; and extends its heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues at this time of loss.”