From Orphan to Mayor in easy stages

The life story of Ken Smith

Read Ken’s inspirational life story extracted from his book and published in Editions 34 to 36 of our publication still available online at: www.postcodepublications.com

Alderman Ken Smith 1940-2025

Ken was so well known as he walked and later rode his buggy around Havant with his beloved dog Baxter who sadly also passed away recently. A long serving Havant Councillor for Bedhampton, Ken with Hazel his wife served his term as Mayor of Havant in 2012 when they presided over the birth of our newspaper event at Langstone Technology Park - then we were known as PO9 the starting point from which we became ‘Your Postcode’ today.

Ken will be sadly missed by his family and the many friends who stopped for a chat as he frequented his favourite coffee shops in Havant. Rest in peace old friend.

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