Alan Plancey

Rabbi Alan Plancey MBE
Born	1941 Edinburgh
Died	08 June, 2025 [1] London
Occupation	City Councillor
Political party	Conservative Party
Movement	Orthodox Judaism
Board member of	Hertsmere City Council
Spouse	Miriam Hirsch
Awards	Member of the British Empire Freedom of the City

Alan Plancey was a Jewish Rabbi and a leader in Hertsmere, England. He was appointed to the ceremonial position of Mayor of Hertsmere twice, once in 2019, ^[2] and again in 2020. ^[3] He has served as a councilor on the Hertsmere council representing the Conservative Party.

Honours

• Freedom of the City of London (1988) ^[4]
• Guest at the Royal Wedding (2011) ^[5]
• Order of the British Empire (2023) ^[6]

References

1. Rosenberg, Michelle (2025-06-09). "Tributes paid after death of Hertsmere's Rabbi Alan Plancey". Jewish News. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
2. "New mayor in Hertsmere". Watford Observer. 2019-05-20. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
3. Toberman, Barry (2020-11-19). "Rabbi Plancey is back as Hertsmere's Mayor". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
4. Scarr, Cindy (2023-05-09). "Of Kings and Scribes - Mishpacha Magazine" . Retrieved 2025-03-23.
5. "The Wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton 29 April 2011, a Summary of Information as of 23 April 2011".
6. "Rabbi PLANCEY | Order of the British Empire | The Gazette". www.thegazette.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-23.