Tributes Paid To Foster Children Champion

Foster children in Lincolnshire have lost one of their most dedicated champions following the tragic and death of a respected social services officer, a meeting heard.

Martin Belton (52) was killed in a road accident on the A17 at Wigtoft, near Boston, on Tuesday.

He was the former head of foster services in Lincolnshire and had latterly worked as participation officer for children in care.

He had worked for Lincolnshire County Council since 1985.

Speaking at a full meeting of the council yesterday, Patricia Bradwell, executive member for children’s services, paid tribute to Mr Belton’s tireless work with vulnerable young people.
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“He mostly worked with children in public care and he was extremely committed to the young people and they respected him and his dedication to improving their lives,” she said.

Councillor John Hough, Labour spokesman for social services, said Mr Belton’s death was “a devastating thing for his family ” and “an appalling loss for the county council”.

“He will be sorely missed by the children who are looked,” added Mr Hough.

Police said that Mr Belton, from Swineshead, near Boston, was killed instantly when his blue Rover 200 was in collision with a white Renault lorry in Main Road, Wigtoft, at 5.05am on Tuesday.