2011-12 Town Mayor - Cllr Gordon Perham
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Town Mayor Gordon Perham May 2011 to May 2012
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About the Town Mayor The Town Mayor is a Councillor and Chair of the Town Council and is elected to the post each May at the Annual Council Meeting. He or she normally serves for a one-year term (although this will be Cllr Perham's second year running). The Mayor attends a wide spectrum of events organised by local organisations and represents the town of Leighton-Linslade at functions outside of the town. The Town Mayor, through the Town Mayor’s office organises various fundraising events each year, which include: The Town Mayor's Civic Service is arranged to say thank you to all the organisations in the town for their support. The Town Mayor's Christmas Carol Service is organised for everyone who lives in the town. In May 2011, Councillor Gordon Perham was elected Town Mayor of Leighton-Linslade. Councillor Alan Brandham was elected Deputy Town Mayor. |
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Town Mayor's Charities The Town Mayor will be supporting various local charities during this year in office. Monies raised from each event will be donated to a charity of the Town Mayor's choosing at the time. |
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Mayoral Charity Events: Annually the Mayor holds a Civic Service, usually in the Spring and a Carol Concert in December. He also holds several events during the year to support his charities. |
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Addressing the Mayor It is normal practice, when introducing the Mayor at a function to refer to him as either "Mr Mayor" or "Town Mayor of Leighton-Linslade" or "Councillor Gordon Perham". |
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Mayoral Invitations The Mayor welcomes invitations from local organisations to attend functions and fund raising events. He is often asked to make a speech or to perform duties as varied as presenting certificates for a sports club or digging the first sod for a tree planting ceremony. The Mayor also represents the town of Leighton-Linslade in the wider area and receives invitations from Mayors and Chairmen within Bedfordshire and the surrounding counties as well as our twin towns in France and Germany. |
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Contacting the Mayor Address: Mrs Christine Barrow Email: christine.barrow@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk Telephone: 01525 631921 |
