MORE tributes have poured in to a former mayor and Labour councillor who has died.

Andy Durr was the fourth mayor of the city in 2000 and led the regeneration of Brighton’s lower promenade between its two piers from 1993 to 1996.

He died at the age of 70 in his home on Sunday after suffering from illnesses.

Warren Morgan, leader of the Labour and Co-operative Group on Brighton and Hove City Council, described Mr Durr as “a great public servant in the city, an outstanding mayor and someone who inspired many to seek public office”.

Coun Morgan said: “He was a fine example of what a councillor should be and what we should all aspire to in public life.”

Bruce Brown, pro-vice-chancellor of Brighton University, who knew Mr Durr for 30 years, said: “Andy made an enormous contribution to the growth of Brighton Polytechnic into a civic university.

“He championed access to higher education and was a strong supporter of everybody who wished to develop their lives and careers through studying.

“He was distinguished for many reasons, mostly for his generosity and loyal nature.”

Mr Durr’s funeral takes place at 10am on Friday, December 19, at the North Chapel of Woodvale Crematorium, Lewes Road, Brighton.

His family asked people to dress colourfully and make donations to the Brighton Fishing Museum, in Kings Road Arches, Brighton.