August 4, 2023 7.00 pm This story is over 10 months old

35 years of service: Former county council leader Rob Parker reflects on his journey

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Former Lincolnshire Labour leader and Lincoln West county councillor Rob Parker. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

As he steps down from Lincolnshire County Council after 35 years of public service, Councillor Rob Parker believes that the council is now a “whole lot better” than when he first joined.

Having served as the leader of the Council during a critical period between 1993 and 1997, Councillor Parker leaves behind a remarkable legacy that has shaped the county’s political landscape and impacted countless lives. He has also been a leading figure in the Labour group, having led it twice from 1991–2013 and since 2017.

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