2011-12 Town Mayor - Cllr Gordon Perham

 

Town Mayor

Town Mayor Gordon Perham

May 2011 to May 2012

 

 

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.

 

   

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.

        

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.

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".



 

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.

Contacting the Mayor
If you would like the Mayor to attend your function or fundraising event please contact his secretary:

Address:         Mrs Christine Barrow
                      Town Mayor's Secretary
                      The White House
                      Hockliffe Street
                      Leighton Buzzard
                      Beds   LU7 1HD        

Email:            christine.barrow@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk

Telephone:    01525 631921