The memorial service for Oxfordshire County councillor Roger Belson will take place in London today.

Mr Belson, 62, served for 13 years in the army and his service will be held at Wellington Barracks in Westminster at 3pm.

He was paralysed in a car accident 22 years ago and represented the Watlington division as a Conservative for 10 years before his death on Boxing Day following a heart attack.

A by-election for his seat will be held on April 19.