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Cllr David Bligh
Town Mayor 2024-2025
At the Annual Council Meeting held on 20 May 2024, Cllr David Bligh was elected to continue as Town Mayor for the next municipal year (May 2024 – May 2025).
Cllr Bligh was delighted to have been elected to this post and is looking forward to acting as the Chairman of the Council as well as performing civic duties and helping to fundraise for his chosen charities.
Cllr Bligh stands as the 50th Mayor of Leighton-Linslade Town Council since its inception in 1974.
It is normal practice, when introducing the Mayor at a function to refer to him as either “Mayor”, “Town Mayor of Leighton-Linslade” or “Councillor Bligh”.
Deputy Town Mayor
On 15 May 2023, Council elected Cllr James Emm the post of Deputy Town Mayor for 2023-2024. Cllr Emm will support the Mayor in his fundraising activities and deputise at events which the Mayor is not able to attend.
Upcoming events
Town Mayor's chosen charities
M S Support Group for Leighton-Linslade
Raising funds to provide regular coffee mornings and activities including funding treatments at dedicated centres.
Citizens Advice Leighton-Linslade
Providing quality advise and information to local people to enable them to move forward
Rotary “Yes We Can”:
An Accessible, Affordable and Sustainable program designed to deliver sporting opportunities to those with a disability in South West Bedfordshire and the surrounding area.
Reclaim Life:
Dedicated to providing essential support and resources to improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the community.
Freddie and Friends
Is a not-for-profit community organisation, providing parent/carer support groups and activity days.
Leighton-Linslade Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraising Group.
Are a small local group dedicated to raising funds to support local people living with cancer.
They believe in the importance of providing support and services locally. To ensure this they reserve 50% of all monies raised to be used in Bedfordshire.
Spectrum
Is a not-for-profit organisation providing performing arts workshops for people with disabilities and additional needs to enable participants to develop their self-esteem and self-expression in a safe, encouraging environment.
Hospice at Home Volunteers
Support offered to families caring for someone with a life limiting illness allowing carers a break and patients some new companionship.
Find out what The Mayor has been up to..
Cllr Pughe (2023-2024)
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