Councillor and former Marlborough Mayor Bryan Castle has passed away.

Bryan's family has been in touch with us to let us know the sad news.

Marlborough Town Council says it will share more details about how you can show your respects in a book of condolence in due course, saying:

"Please join us in passing on our deepest condolences to Councillor Castle's family and friends, and respect their privacy at this sad time."

Bryan Castle was Mayor for 15 months after stepping in when his predecessor Hilary Cripps died while in office in 2006.