Councillor Nick Cottle

Glastonbury Town Council is deeply saddened to announce the death of Councillor Nick Cottle at the age of 68.

Over the past 25 years, Nick devoted himself wholeheartedly to serving the people of Glastonbury and St Edmund’s Ward, since being first elected as a councillor in May 1999.

His dedication was evident in the many community projects he was involved with, including Glastonbury in Bloom, his work as a trustee of St Edmund’s Community Hall, and his valued contributions to the Property & Assets, Finance, and Youth Committees during his quarter of a century on Glastonbury Town Council and as Mayor in 2004.

Outside of his contributions to the Town Council, Nick played a very active part in Glastonbury life, and many will have fond memories of him.

Nick will be remembered not only for his tireless commitment to the town but also for his warmth, integrity, and the genuine care he showed to all those he worked with. His loss will be felt deeply by fellow councillors, colleagues, and the many residents whose lives he touched.

The Town Hall flag will be lowered to half-mast today in honour of Nick and will remain so until the day after his funeral; details of which will follow in line with his family’s wishes.

Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends, and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

Nick was also a dedicated Mendip District Councillor and Somerset Unitary Councillor, you can read more about his contributions to the district of Mendip and county of Somerset here.

Details of Nick’s funeral can be found here.