Margaret Atkinson, chair of North Yorkshire County Council, has died, the authority confirms.
Tributes have been paid to a leading figure at North Yorkshire County Council who has died suddenly.
Councillor Les added: "Margaret's passing is such sad and tragic news and a huge loss to not just the county council, but North Yorkshire as a whole.Ms Atkinson served on North Yorkshire County Council for nine years and represented the Masham and Fountains division. Additionally, she was a member of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty's joint advisory committee.He said: "She was a prominent figure in the farming community and helped so many through her time and caring attitude, including her fundraising work for charity.
Councillor David Ireton, deputy chair of the authority, would assume the responsibilities of the authority's chair, the council said.
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