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  Others have made very accurate contributions about Peter. I enjoyed working with Peter. We would cut each other up across the theatre of the Council Chamber but behind the scenes he was a decent man and certainly supported the growth and economic development of the area. He was a man of the community but would stand out and be unpopular to deliver hard long term decisions.
  
  We often had chats about the constraints of Leadership and away "from the ranch" at conferences enjoyed a glass or two discussing matters other than politics. Peter was a rugby fan and an active Vice President of the Deal Wanderers Rugby Club. He was also a shy man in public away from the stage.
  
  From a personal view I was extremely sad when he lost his seat at the last DDC elections.
  
  His contributions to secondary education in Deal in difficult times should not be ignored. Others reap the benefit of Peter's leadership decisions.
  
  Deal Pier's refurbishment may not have happened had Peter not had "the balls" to take the initial decision.
  
  Peter and I made many cross party Ministerial visits to Westminster supporting the causes of the area. We never differed in representing the needs of our community.
  
  We both shared Leadership responsibilities and developed a bond of common understanding.
  
  I just hope his contributions will be recognised and not lost through memories of difficult decisions.
  
  Peter was a principled man.
  
  RIP Peter.
  
  
  Watty

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