Arun District Council honours late Councillor, Jim Brooks as Honorary Alderman

Published: 18 July 2025

Arun District Council is proud to announce that late Councillor Jim Brooks has been posthumously awarded the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of his outstanding service to the Arun District Council and the Arun community..

The honour was formally conferred at the Full Council meeting held on 16 July 2025, where members unanimously supported the motion to recognise Cllr Brooks’ significant contributions to local government and civic life. 

Cllr Jim Brooks served as a district councillor for Marine Ward from 2007 and was a dedicated member of Bognor Regis Town Council, where he held the office of Mayor from 2011 to 2012. He also served as Chairman of Arun District Council during the 2021-22 civic year.

Throughout his time in public service, Cllr Brooks was an active and passionate advocate for the community. He served on several key committees, including the Policy and Finance Committee, the Audit and Governance Committee, and was Vice-Chair of the Bognor Regis Regeneration Sub-Committee. He was also a member of the Bathing Water Steering Group and contributed to the editorial board of the Arun Times, where he championed local arts, charities, and community groups.

Council Leader Cllr Martin Lury said:
"Jim Brooks was a true servant of the people, whose energy, creativity, and dedication left a lasting legacy in Bognor Regis and across Arun. We are honoured to recognise his contributions with the title of Honorary Alderman."