Thomas Ainsworth Pilkington
Chairman of Kearsley Urban District Council: 1964-65 (Labour)
Born: Eccles, Lancashire 25 September 1903
Died: Kearsley 10 July 1978
Son of Frank Pilkington, a builders' clerk and the twin brother of Gertrude Alice Pilkington. His mother, Alice, was a dressmaker.
Worked as an engineer with Mather & Platt, but most of his career was spent with Chloride Batteries at Clifton Junction, Swinton.
Served for many years as a Governor of George Tomlinson School, Kearsley.
Most of his political career was focused on the elderly within his constituency. He was also a keen supporter of the Meals on Wheels service, ensuring that the elderly had at least one hot meal on approximately 3 days of the week.
His wife, Edna, was Chairman's Lady.
Thomas Ainsworth Pilkington and his wife Edna wearing their Chains of Office as Chairman and Chairman's Lady of Kearsley UDC.
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Thomas Ainsworth Pilkington (at back) with pupils of George Tomlinson School, Kearsley assisting with the Meals on Wheels service.
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