Leisure centre names health suite after dedicated Robert

A plaque has been unveiled at Melton's Waterfield Leisure Centre marking a man's 50 years of commitment to Melton Council and to his role as client officer for the centre.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Jul 2016, 13:50 BST

Updated 25th Aug 2016, 17:05 BST

This photo taken in September shows Robert Child being congratulated by the now former Melton Mayor Jeanne Douglas and former Melton Council leader Byron Rhodes. Also pictured are Robert's proud family Mark, Sarah and wife Gill. EMN-160719-131744001

The Dalby Road leisure centre’s health suite is now called the Robert Child Health Suite - named after long-serving Robert Child.

As previously reported in the Melton Times Robert was presented with a long service award by the council in September to mark his long-standing commitment to the authority.

Senior accountant Robert started working at the council in 1965 when he was just 16-years-old. The council was known then as Melton and Belvoir Rural District Council and was based in Warwick Lodge.

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