West Northamptonshire Council pays tribute to former county councillor Stephen Legg

05 December 2024

West Northamptonshire Council has paid tribute to former councillor Stephen Legg, a highly respected and long-serving public servant, who sadly recently passed away. 

Mr Legg became a councillor for Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) in 2009, representing the Weston division for the Conservative Party before being re-elected four years later as a councillor for the Riverside Park division, where he served until the County Council was abolished in 2021. 

In 2019, he served as the County Council’s Chairman, during a year heavily impacted by the pandemic. Despite the challenges, he used his role to champion his chosen charities, Northamptonshire Young Carers and the Northants 50+ Network.  

During his time as a county councillor he also chaired the Personnel Committee, Council Consultation and Negotiation Forum, and Children’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee as well as being a dedicated member of the Pensions Committee and the Audit Committee. 

Born in Northampton, Mr Legg studied engineering at Nottingham University before embarking on a career in education as a teacher at Northampton College. He later joined the family event management business, contributing to major events at iconic venues such as Silverstone. 

This week West Northamptonshire Council flew its flag half-mast at its buildings in memory of Mr Legg and his service to local government in Northamptonshire. 

“Stephen was a kind and compassionate man who brought wisdom, dedication, and genuine care to everything he did. He was not just a colleague but a friend to many of us. His passion for improving the lives of others and his tireless work for the community will not be forgotten.

“Our thoughts are with his family, and his many friends during this difficult time. His loss will be felt deeply, not only by his loved ones but also by his colleagues and the community he served so selflessly.” Cllr Adam Brown, Leader of WNC