BREAKING: Stirling Council leader Margaret Brisley dies aged 79

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Stirling Council leader Margaret Brisley has died at the age of 79.The news was revealed by the family on social media late Sunday evening, with the statement confirming the veteran Bannockburn Labour councillor had passed away following a "short illness".The comments from son Paul said: "My family and I are truly heartbroken to share the news our wee mum passed away today at 1.40 pm after a short illness."The most wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister in law, auntie and wise sage to all her family and friends. "The most loving, generous, selfless and passionate socialist advocate for equality we will ever know."Still working at 79 in the job she truly loved and dedicated herself to."She will be truly missed."Tributes have already begun to flood in for Cllr Brisley - with members of the Stirling Labour Party quick to offer their own condolences.Stirling and Strathallan MP Chris Kane - from whom Cllr Brisley took over the top job at the council - said: "Margaret was a champion for Bannockburn and the Eastern Villages for over 40 years."She was a trailblazer for women in local politics and a passionate advocate for local government."In her recent years she was a mentor to many Labour politicians, including myself, and I will miss her greatly."On behalf of the Stirling Constituency Labour Party, chairman Charles Broadfoot added: "Margaret was a public servant for five decades as a high school teacher and, since 1980, as a Stirling councillor."She will be missed by all who knew her and on behalf of all of her comrades in the Labour Party, I extend our heartfelt sympathies to Margaret's family at this sad time."Stirling Council deputy leader Gerry McGarvey was also keen to add a tribute, saying: