Colin Iveson, Craven Council officer

Colin Iveson, who has died at 64, turned down a job in London to remain in the Yorkshire Dales, and spent most of his 43 years in local government in the delightful surroundings of Craven.
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Colin Iveson

He had retired as Democratic Services Manager five years ago, and had been known by councillors and staff for his sage advice, especially where the planning of an election was concerned.

He was, said the council leader Richard Foster, “Craven through and through”.

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Born and brought up in Bradley, not far from Craven’s base in Skipton, he left school at 16 and took a job as a junior clerk with the town’s old urban district council, transferring to the newly-formed Craven on its formation in 1974.

He went on to work at Eden Council in Penrith, and it was from there that he was invited to the capital for an interview. He changed his mind when he got there and instead re-joined Craven as a committee clerk.

He went on to serve as the council’s returning officer at four general elections and numerous local ballots.

He is survived by his widow, Yvonne, and their family.

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