ITV Anglia News A much respected gardener and landscaper employed by Braintree District Council, has made it through to the finals of a national competition after clocking up almost forty years of outstanding service within his local community. John Morris has today (Tuesday 5th May) been named a finalist in the Council Worker of the Year Awards which aim to recognise and acknowledge council workers from across the UK who shine amongst their colleagues. Now the call goes out to the general public and to Johns fellow council workers to get voting and help him secure the top spot in the Lifetime Service Award category. John, 57, who lives with his wife in Witham, embarked on his new job as a gardener for Braintree District Council in the summer of 1970, having recently arrived from London with his parents. Now a Street Scene Services Operative, his focus for over 30 years has been the care and maintenance of Witham Cemetery where he has become well known and respected by many ! in and around the town for his dedication to managing the grounds and helping visitors. Congratulations to John, said Allan Reid, Chief Executive, Braintree District Council. John shines out for this award not simply because of the length of his service with us but because it is clear that his dedication in managing the grounds is more than matched by the care and concern he shows to those who visit the cemetery. We would like to encourage everyone who knows John or has experienced the tranquil and ...
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