Dundee councillor Brian Gordon dies after short illness

Dundee Labour councillor Brian Gordon has died at the age of 66 after a short battle with illness.

Mr Gordon, who represented the North East ward, was first elected to Dundee City Council in 2007.

During last week’s budget meeting, councillors spoke of their wish to see Mr Gordon, who was absent through illness, back in the chamber soon.

Lord Provost Ian Borthwick led the tributes yesterday, saying: “I have known Brian for many years and shared many meeting rooms and briefing sessions with him since he was elected to the council in 2007.

“He represented the council with dignity and diligence both in the council chamber and on a number of outside bodies, most recently as chair of Tactran.

“Brian was a fair and decent man and a member who had respect in the chambers across the political spectrum and my thoughts and sincere condolences go to his family.”

Labour group leader Kevin Keenan said Mr Gordon’s death was a “sad day for the Labour and trade union movement in Dundee”.

He added: “For many people, Brian would have been a Fintry lad made good.

“As a councillor for the area, he was extremely committed to the people he represented and always tried to go that extra mile for them.”

Born and raised in Dundee, Mr Gordon attended Linlathen High School.

Brian Gordon was councillor for the city’s North East ward.