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# Queens Park Councillors pay tribute to Chris Cooke
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/queens-park-councillors-pay-tribute-to-chris-cooke/
- Published: 2016-02-23T14:09:13.000Z
- Updated: 2016-02-23T14:09:13.000Z
- Description: We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of our friend Chris Cooke following a fire in Essex Place. As a dedicated local campaigner, he focussed on LGBT and community issues, which were close to his heart. Chris stood as a local council candidate in 2011 and he was always a great support for t
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: In The South, News, Brighton and Hove City Council, Chris Cooke

## Labour councillors for Queens Park ward, Adrian Morris, Daniel Chapman and Karen Barford issue statement following the tragic passing of community activist, Chris Cooke.

![Chris Cooke](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-60084.jpg)

Chris Cooke

*“We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of our friend Chris Cooke following a fire in Essex Place.*

*“As a dedicated local campaigner, he focussed on LGBT and community issues, which were close to his heart. Chris stood as a local council candidate in 2011 and he was always a great support for the three of us.*

*“He was very active on Facebook and an invaluable source of information about community events.*

*“Two days before the tragic fire, he posted on Facebook encouraging people to join a new group called Kemptown in Bloom. Chris adored wild flowers and organised beautiful displays several years ago.*

*“His friends have suggested raising funds to sow more in his memory. We cannot think of a better way to commemorate two of his loves in life. Wild flowers and the community.*

*“We have included one of Chris’s photos of wild flowers in Kemp Town.*

*“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very difficult time.”*

**Karen, Daniel** and **Adrian**

![WEB.600](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-600-55.jpg)