Councillor and Robin Hood Energy creator Alan Clark dies

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Councillor Alan Clark.

The city councillor credited with setting up Robin Hood Energy and fitting thousands of Nottingham homes with solar panels has died.

Alan Clark passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning following an illness, Nottingham City Council announced. He was 66.

Cllr Clark was first elected to Nottingham City Council as a Labour Councillor in 1988 representing the Byron Ward.

He has represented Bulwell Forest Ward since 2003 until the present, alongside his wife, Councillor Eunice Campbell.

He held a number of senior positions during his 29 years of service to Nottingham City Council, including portfolio holder for energy and sustainability since 2011.

His achievements include developing the Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change, fitting thousands of homes with solar panels and connecting thousands of homes and businesses to the district heating system, as well as setting up Robin Hood Energy, the UK’s first council-owned energy company.

City Council Leader Jon Collins said: “This is very sad news indeed. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and worked with him. He worked tirelessly for his local community and played a major role in many of the important decisions for our city over the years.

“Alan has been a great friend and colleague to me through his years on the Council. My thoughts and condolences are with Eunice at this sad time.”