Tribute to the late Councillor Rob Triggs

Cyngor Gwynedd has paid tribute to the late Councillor Rob Triggs, member for the Abermaw ward, who died over the weekend.

A county councillor since 2022, he was also a member of Abermaw Town Council for 13 years, and twice mayor of the town.

Councillor Ioan Thomas, Chair of Cyngor Gwynedd, said: “It is with a heavy heart that we heard of the passing of Councillor Rob Triggs. Rob was a gentleman and a friend to all.

“Before being elected as a councillor, Rob worked with North Wales Fire and Rescue Service for 35 years. He continued to play a role and was a member of the North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority.

“He will be remembered as a hard-working councillor who always wanted the best for Bermo. The community was close to his heart was and he had been involved in a number of projects over the years.  

“The sea was in his blood – he loved sailing and had done so through his life and was an RNLI crew member for years.

“We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Tina, his children Kane and Kes and his father at this difficult time.”