Chairman
Kearsley Urban District Council: 1964-65 (Labour)
Born
Eccles, Lancashire 25 September 1903
Died
Kearsley 10 July 1978
About

Son of Frank Pilkington, a builders' clerk and the twin brother of Gertrude Alice Pilkington. His mother, Alice, was a dressmaker.

Worked as an engineer with Mather & Platt, but most of his career was spent with Chloride Batteries at Clifton Junction, Swinton.

Served for many years as a Governor of George Tomlinson School, Kearsley.

Most of his political career was focused on the elderly within his constituency. He was also a keen supporter of the Meals on Wheels service, ensuring that the elderly had at least one hot meal on approximately 3 days of the week.

His wife, Edna, was Chairman's Lady.

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