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The funeral of the late Cllr Clive Neal-Sturgess will take place at 2.30 pm on Friday 10th July 2026 at St Nicholas Church in Alcester.
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Cllr Clive Neal- Sturgess
With much sadness, Alcester Town Council announces the death of Councillor Clive Neal-Sturgess on 19 May 2026.
Clive was a respected academic, engineer, and dedicated public servant who devoted much of his life to education, public service, and the local community of Alcester. As Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, he was internationally recognised for his work in automotive safety, injury biomechanics, and engineering research, publishing extensively during a distinguished academic career spanning many decades. Clive was also a long-standing member of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety, contributing expert evidence and technical advice on road safety policy.
Alongside his professional achievements, Clive was deeply committed to community life in Alcester. He joined Alcester Town Council in 2011 over concerns about the future of the Greig Hall and worked tirelessly on council business ever since. His dedication, thoughtful approach, and strong sense of civic responsibility earned him the respect of fellow councillors and residents alike.
Clive was appointed Mayor of Alcester in May 2015 and greatly enjoyed his year serving the community. During his years on the council, he served as Chair of the Planning Committee and Vice-Chair of the Alcester Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee, where he played an important role in helping shape the future development of the town. He also represented the Town Council on the Warwickshire Association of Local Councils and, until very recently, served as Clerk and Trustee for Newport’s School Foundation, a local educational charity established for the benefit of young people either at school or living in Alcester.
Clive will be remembered not only for his outstanding professional accomplishments, but also for his kindness, intelligence, humour, and unwavering commitment to public service. He leaves behind a lasting legacy in both the academic world and the community he cared for so deeply. He will be greatly missed by colleagues, friends, fellow councillors, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
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