The following statement is on behalf of Willerby Landscapes.

It is with great regret that we announce that our Managing Director, Rick Davies, passed away on the evening of Thurs 25th April, after a short illness.

Our thoughts and prayers are first and foremost with his family. With them, we will decide how best to pay our respects to him over the coming days and weeks.

This has been a shock and is an immensely sad time for all of us at Willerby Landscapes. Rick was our friend, colleague, MD and for many of us played a large role in our careers and lives over many years. He will be greatly missed.

He was due to retire this September and a plan for succession for the business has long been in place. So at what is a very difficult and sad period, business continues for us, as Rick expressly wished.

Your understanding at this time is greatly appreciated.