Tributes are paid to former councillor

Cllr Winston Fulton said his late DUP colleague, John Alexander, had served as deputy mayor during his own term as mayor.

He added that Mr Armstrong had first proposed constructing the scenic path between Drains Bay and Carnfunnock Country Park which had “turned out to be one of the great success of this area”.

Cllr Brian Dunn, on behalf of the Ulster Unionist grouping on the council, expressed sympathy to the family circle and the mayor, Cllr Andy Wilson, said he had not known Mr Alexander personally, but was aware that he was very well respected in the community.