Two new residential streets in Ashfield could be named after local soldiers who died in Afghanistan if a proposal is approved by the district council. Conservative politicians will put forward a motion at Ashfield District Council’s full council meeting on February 2.
It will focus on two local soldiers – Rifleman Adrian Sheldon and Private Paul Sandford – who both died in the conflict and were born in the district. Rifleman Sheldon, 25, from Kirkby, was killed in May 2009, while Private Sandford, from Hucknall, died in June 2007 aged 23.
Councillors say both will be “sadly missed” by their regiments, communities and families and have called for streets to be named in their honour. Councillor Chris Baron (Con), who represents Hucknall West, will present the motion on Thursday alongside fellow Conservative Cllr Phil Rostance.
