A PLUCKY parish councillor kissed goodbye to his moustache to raise funds for a protest campaign.

Ian Tucker, of Mistley, went under the razor over the bank holiday weekend.

The councillor has been instantly recognisable by his moustache for 50 years, said goodbye to his treasured tache in front of a large crowd at Mistley Quay on Sunday.

Action group Free The Quay was formed in 2008 by residents against the two metre high fence which was constructed at Allen’s Quay.

The event raised £1,100 for the campaign.