Tributes paid to Gateshead alderman and former councillor
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of former councillor Alderman Sid Henderson who was 94.
Sid was elected to represent Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward in 1988 and served the local community in this way until 2000. During his time on the council he undertook various key roles including that of Mayor (1993-94) and Chair of Development Control Panel (1999-2000).
He was also Chair of Libraries, Arts and Shipley Gallery between 1990 and 1999 and it was in this role that he was tasked, along with the committee, to find a work of art for a panoramic hilltop next to the A1. The Council's Art in Public Places Panel considered two commissions for the site and it was Sid's casting vote that resulted in Gateshead being home to the iconic landmark, the Angel of the North.
In 2003 Sid was made an Honorary Alderman in recognition of his contribution to Gateshead Council and over the last 20 years has continued to play a key role in celebrating the Angel's milestones.
Councillor Martin Gannon, Leader of the Council, said:
We are deeply saddened to hear this news. Sid was always full of life and so passionate about Gateshead. He was much loved as a councillor, although I don't think any of us foresaw the impact he would have with everything he did to bring the Angel of the North to Gateshead.
He was incredibly proud that our borough could have such an iconic landmark, which put us on the international map. I'm proud to have been able to serve alongside him on the council and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of former councillor Alderman Sid Henderson who was 94.
Sid was elected to represent Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward in 1988 and served the local community in this way until 2000. During his time on the council he undertook various key roles including that of Mayor (1993-94) and Chair of Development Control Panel (1999-2000).
He was also Chair of Libraries, Arts and Shipley Gallery between 1990 and 1999 and it was in this role that he was tasked, along with the committee, to find a work of art for a panoramic hilltop next to the A1. The Council's Art in Public Places Panel considered two commissions for the site and it was Sid's casting vote that resulted in Gateshead being home to the iconic landmark, the Angel of the North.
In 2003 Sid was made an Honorary Alderman in recognition of his contribution to Gateshead Council and over the last 20 years has continued to play a key role in celebrating the Angel's milestones.
Councillor Martin Gannon, Leader of the Council, said:
We are deeply saddened to hear this news. Sid was always full of life and so passionate about Gateshead. He was much loved as a councillor, although I don't think any of us foresaw the impact he would have with everything he did to bring the Angel of the North to Gateshead.
He was incredibly proud that our borough could have such an iconic landmark, which put us on the international map. I'm proud to have been able to serve alongside him on the council and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
