Diss Honoured Citizens awarded at Annual Town Meeting
15 May 2025
Two longstanding community champions, Richard Pither and Alan Franks, were awarded Diss' Honoured Citizen Awards at the Annual Town Meeting on 30th April for their exceptional service to the town.
At 82, Richard Pither was recognised for decades of voluntary work and civic involvement. Since arriving in Diss in 1963, he has played key roles in the Young Farmers, Diss Rugby Club, and served as a town councillor. As a Rotary Club president, he also helped launch the Diss Community Woodland Project, leading to the creation of Quaker Wood in 2010.
Alan Franks was celebrated for his leadership in major community initiatives. He helped raise over £120,000 for the Corn Hall refurbishment in 2013 and supported the wider Heritage Triangle regeneration. He also founded the Diss Cyclathon, raising over £10,000 for local charities, and was instrumental in the transformation of Beales into No.8 Market Place.
Diss Town Council congratulates both award recipients for their outstanding contributions and lasting impact on the community. Very well deserved!
