Sudbury warden leaves town council after 18 years in job

Bradley Smith, 36, has decided to depart his role at Sudbury Town Council where he has taken on a number of different, including manager of the community wardens team.

Throughout his 18 years with the council, he has taken charge of the town's Christmas lights display, gone out to local schools and become the heart of the local community. 

Mr Smith has done various roles during his 18 years with the town council (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown) READ MORE: ‘Bradley Smith is a legend!’ - the lockdown hero who has kept Suffolk town going through Covid-19

"I went there when I was 19 and I'm 36 now. I have been through all the roles," said Mr Smith.

"It has been rewarding and it is sad that it has come to an end."

When asked about his favourite moments in the job, Mr Smith continued: "I have enjoyed running the Christmas lights. I've loved being involved in the schools. Just being actively involved in the community - I live and work here and it is a great community.

"It's a team effort, and that's what it is all about. I've always had a really good team working for me."

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After revealing he was leaving his role, Mr Smith said many people got in touch to wish him the best in his future endeavours. 

He said his active involvement in the community has meant that, at times, he is unable to walk his dog in the evenings without being stopped by a passer-by. 

Having been born in Sudbury, Mr Smith has also been able to go back to his old school and engage with pupils and teachers about town issues. 

"I have been involved in so many different things," the 36-year-old continued. 

"I love going back to my old primary school. I used to say to the kids as they walked down the corridor 'there's my coat peg.' It felt like home going back there."