A MINUTE of silence was dedicated to two prominent members of the Winchester community at a city council meeting.

Those at the Guildhall last Wednesday evening bowed their heads in respect of former Mayor, Sue Nelmes, and businessman Kenneth Macartney, who was killed in Storm Ciara after a tree fell on his car.

Current Mayor, Eleanor Bell, said: “Sue Nelmes, the 807th Mayor of Winchester between 2006 and 2007, has sadly passed away.

“Her funeral will be on March 12 at Chesil House. Please advise the Mayor’s Secretary if you wish to attend.”

She added: “We will also pay tribute to Mr Macartney, the owner of Pavilion. He was a prominent member of Winchester BID and chaired the BID between 2003 and 2008.

“I would like to offer my sincere condolences on behalf of Winchester City Council.”