Former Mayor of Charnwood recognised on Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours list

"I believe if you want to do something in life, you should commit to it one hundred percent and that is what I have tried to do as a councillor."

A serving councillor has been recognised in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours list for his services to local government.

Cllr Ken Pacey, a Councillor for Charnwood Borough Council and Syston Town Council has been awarded a Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in Her Majesty The Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours List 2022.

He served as the Mayor of Charnwood between 2006 and 2007, during this time he attended over 400 events across the borough and helped to raise over £17,000 for The Air Ambulance Service.

Cllr Pacey was elected to both Charnwood Borough Council and Syston Town Council in 1999 and currently represents the Syston East Ward as a borough councillor and holds positions on the licensing and licensing sub-committees.

Councillor Ken Pacey: “I wasn’t quite sure the letter was real at first, I couldn’t quite believe it. Being awarded an MBE is a very proud moment but it feels surreal.

“I believe if you want to do something in life, you should commit to it one hundred percent and that is what I have tried to do as a councillor. Although it can be challenging at times, I thoroughly enjoy it. I could not have done 23 years without the support of my family, friends and fellow councillors."

As well as serving as a borough Councillor, Cllr Pacey represents the Merton Ward on Syston Town Council and has been the town Council’s Chairman on four occasions.