Eamonn Boylan, former chief executive of Stockport Council, has died aged 66.

Eamonn led Stockport Council as chief executive from 2010-2017, and also served as interim chair for the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation in 2023.

Stockport Council said it was 'deeply saddened' at the news, and paid tribute to Eamonn as "a driving force" behind the transformation of Stockport town centre.

Cllr Mark Roberts, leader of Stockport Council, said: "We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Eamonn Boylan and on behalf of the Council, I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to Eamonn's family, friends and former colleagues at this very difficult time.

"Stockport is the place it is today because of the strong foundations Eamonn helped to build. His leadership gave our borough confidence, and his legacy can be seen in our town's physical investment and ambition that carries through to today and the future.

"Eamonn dedicated his life to public service and was held in high regard not just for his professionalism, but for the way he worked with people across the council and across political lines with a focus on always doing the right thing for local communities.

"On behalf of the Council, I would like to thank Eamonn for his service, his commitment to Stockport and the lasting contribution he made to our borough."