Tributes paid to 'dedicated' former Lord Mayor

Keiran Mulhall served as a city councillor for Radford ward between 1998 and 2018

Tributes have been paid to a former Lord Mayor of Coventry who has died aged 86.

Keiran Mulhall served as a city councillor for Radford ward between 1998 and 2018, and served as Lord Mayor in 2011.

He was born in Coventry and spent almost his whole life in Wyken, working at Daimler Motor Company for 40 years.

Leader of the Coventry City Council George Duggins said Mr Mulhall "loved his city" and played a full part in its life.

Mr Mulhall first started working for the famous car company aged 15, and spent his entire working life with them – except for a short gap in the 1950s when he travelled to Germany and Belgium with the Royal Army Medical Corps as part of his National Service.

He married his wife Norma, who he spent many happy years with until she died during his time as Lord Mayor in 2011, the council said.

“Keiran played a full part in the life of the city and laid a wreath in the Memorial Park on behalf of the Royal Army Medical Corps as recently as November last year," Mr Duggins said.

“He was a dedicated and caring councillor and loved his city.

"I shall miss Keiran as a friend, as I know many of us on the council will."

Gary Ridley, leader of the opposition Conservative group, added: “Keiran was a real servant of the people, and he contributed fully to civic life over many years in a number of different roles.

“He was also great company, and I enjoyed spending time with him on many occasions. I'll particularly remember his wit and sense of humour.”

The council added details of his funeral are yet to be announced.