We're deeply sad to announce the tragic passing of Luke Mackenzie following a short illness. Mayor of Basildon, Basildon Borough Cllr for Pitsea SE since 2018 & Essex County Cllr for Pitsea since 2021. Friend to many & a dedicated servant of Basildon. He'll be sorely missed.
@BasildonTories Incredibly sad news. Got to meet him a number of times and always thought he was a lovely bloke.
@BasildonTories @Gateway978 Devastating news. Despite some political differences Luke and I got on well together. He will be missed. RIP Luke.
@BasildonTories I went to many civic events across Essex with Luke as I served as Southend mayor in his first year. Really nice guy. He was very committed to Basildon and to the community.
@BasildonTories @JamesDuddridge I met Luke for the first time recently. I’m so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
@BasildonTories Extremely sad news. I had the privilege of meeting Luke on a number of occasions and remember him as a friendly and dedicated public servant. A big loss to Basildon.
@BasildonTories Very sorry to read this. My thoughts are with all Luke's family friends and colleagues.