Tributes paid to "true gentleman" Peter Pringle following former Preston councillor's death

Mr Pringle served as a Lib-Dem councillor for his local community of Ingol for 12 years, before his retirement in 2015.

The city's Liberal Democrat party confirmed that Mr Pringle died on Monday evening (January 18).

Cllr John Potter, Lib Dem leader at Preston City Council, paid tribute to his former colleague, who he described as a "complete gentleman and community man".

He said: "Myself and the whole of the Preston LibDems are truly sad to hear about the passing of our former Councillor Peter Pringle.

"Peter was a brilliant local councillor from 2003 until he retired in 2015. He was a community man, a complete gentleman and Ingol through and through.

"Always the voice for his community and ever ready for a joke and a laugh, Peter will be missed by many.

"Our thoughts and sympathies are with Patricia and his family. Rest in peace Peter."

Mayor of Preston, councillor David Borrow, has paid tribute on behalf of the city council.

He said: "It’s very sad to hear of our former councillor and friend, Peter Pringle’s passing this week.

"Peter served on the City Council from 2003 to 2015, where he was always committed to the residents of Ingol, and the city. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by many.

"My condolences, and those of all at the Council, go to Patricia, his family and friends. Rest in peace."

Fellow LibDem councillor Neil Darby, who represents Mr Pringle's home community of Ingol and Cottam, said: "Peter was a good friend to everyone in the community and worked incredibly hard for people in Ingol and Tanterton, even after stepping down from Preston City Council in 2015.

"I have many fond memories of him as will everyone who knew him as a friend or colleague. In particular for me, he was so friendly and helpful when I was finding my feet after being elected as one of his colleagues in Ingol ward.

"He would always put residents first, work hard to get things done, and was an exemplary local representative.

"Peter will be greatly missed but never forgotten.”