Councillor Jane Cribbon has died after a short illness.
Cllr Cribbon, who passed away at the Ellenor Hospice in Northfleet, was a member of Gravesham Borough Council for Central War and then Pelham Ward since 1999.
Tributes were paid to the 66-year-old this morning from the council.
Council leader John Cubitt said: “Jane was a formidable political opponent but a caring and thoughtful colleague.
“She leaves a void at the council and I send my deepest condolences to her family.”
Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as possible.
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