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07-05-2025
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New mayor of Berkshire town elected to represent the community
New mayor of Berkshire town elected to represent the community The new mayor of Woodley has been selected to represent neighbours and preside over the town council. Each year, a new mayor is selected to act as a figurehead for the community, preside over council meetings and attend events. Councillor David Bragg (Conservative, Coronation Central) has been selected as the town mayor for the 2025/26 year at a full council meeting. He said: "Thank you all so much for your confidence in appointing me Mayor of Woodley Town Council for the current year. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement "This is an honour I never, ever, expected or anticipated when I was first elected to this council back in 2018. Six-figure upgrade due for local theatre despite its troubled recent history "This year is particularly important to me as we approach the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a day of particular importance to both my parents, who are sadly no longer with us." Cllr Bragg served as deputy mayor under town mayor for 2024/25 cllr Juliet Anderson (Conservative, Coronation Central). He said: "I've thoroughly enjoyed my period as deputy mayor, and now look forward to the challenges and experiences of the year ahead, in which time I promise to represent you, the town council, the residents and all of its communities with the respect and energy you all deserve." ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Cllr Bragg has chosen Promise Inclusion, which supports children and adults with learning disabilities, as his mayoral charity. He added: "Finally, thank you to cllr Juliet Anderson for her dedication and hard work over the year, you'll be a very hard act to follow." Experience the pulse of Reading at your fingertips! 🚨 With our flash sale, Reading Chronicle keeps you updated for less: only £3 for 3 months or save 40% on an annual subscription. Don't miss out on what's happening locally! 👇 #DigitalDeal #LocalJournalism — Reading Chronicle (@rdgchronicle) April 15, 2025 He was elected mayor with the votes of the 16 other councillors present at the full council meeting yesterday (Tuesday, May 6). ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Cllr Darren Smith (Conservative, Coronation East) has been selected as deputy mayor. Cllr Bragg was nominated by cllr Keith Baker (Conservative, Coronation East), with the nomination being seconded by Alison Swaddle (Conservative, Loddon Airfield).
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New mayor of Berkshire town elected to represent the community
New mayor of Berkshire town elected to represent the community The new mayor of Woodley has been selected to represent neighbours and preside over the town council. Each year, a new mayor is selected to act as a figurehead for the community, preside over council meetings and attend events. Councillor David Bragg (Conservative, Coronation Central) has been selected as the town mayor for the 2025/26 year at a full council meeting. He said: "Thank you all so much for your confidence in appointing me Mayor of Woodley Town Council for the current year. "This is an honour I never, ever, expected or anticipated when I was first elected to this council back in 2018. ADVERTISEMENT Six-figure upgrade due for local theatre despite its troubled recent history "This year is particularly important to me as we approach the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a day of particular importance to both my parents, who are sadly no longer with us." Cllr Bragg served as deputy mayor under town mayor for 2024/25 cllr Juliet Anderson (Conservative, Coronation Central). He said: "I've thoroughly enjoyed my period as deputy mayor, and now look forward to the challenges and experiences of the year ahead, in which time I promise to represent you, the town council, the residents and all of its communities with the respect and energy you all deserve." Cllr Bragg has chosen Promise Inclusion, which supports children and adults with learning disabilities, as his mayoral charity. ADVERTISEMENT He added: "Finally, thank you to cllr Juliet Anderson for her dedication and hard work over the year, you'll be a very hard act to follow." Experience the pulse of Reading at your fingertips! 🚨 With our flash sale, Reading Chronicle keeps you updated for less: only £3 for 3 months or save 40% on an annual subscription. Don't miss out on what's happening locally! 👇 #DigitalDeal #LocalJournalism — Reading Chronicle (@rdgchronicle) April 15, 2025 He was elected mayor with the votes of the 16 other councillors present at the full council meeting yesterday (Tuesday, May 6). Cllr Darren Smith (Conservative, Coronation East) has been selected as deputy mayor. Cllr Bragg was nominated by cllr Keith Baker (Conservative, Coronation East), with the nomination being seconded by Alison Swaddle (Conservative, Loddon Airfield).
