Dear Rupert, you were always the people's champion and never afraid to hold council representatives to account to get the best outcome for residents. As a council employee, I learnt a lot from your questioning of council staff while chairing the Hackney Homes partnership meetings. You always went out of your way to acknowledge me whenever we met thereafter and encouraged me to continue to grow in my career. Your kindness will always be with us. Rest in peace Tracey May x