Cllr Bob Edger is the new Mayor of Bracknell borough
A warm welcome was given to Cllr Bob Edger, ward councillor for College Town, as he became the new Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest at the Annual Meeting of the Council on Wednesday 21 May.
Cllr Bob Edger was elected Bracknell Mayor during the mayor making part of the meeting and will now take over as first citizen of Bracknell Forest from Cllr Mrs Gill Birch.
Cllr Mrs Gill Birch was Mayor of the Bracknell borough for a year, during which time she supported the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help as her chosen mayoral charity, raising over £10,000.
Throughout the year Cllr Mrs Gill Birch attended many functions and events as the borough's representative and met many of Bracknell Forest's residents, volunteers and business people.
Cllr Mrs Gill Birch added: "My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed my year in office and meeting people from across the borough and beyond. Even though I have lived in the Borough for 26 years it has been a voyage of discovery as I have found out so much more about all the wonderful activities that go on.
"I am so amazed at the variety of voluntary organisations and how many people are so generous with their time to help others.
"I would like to thank everyone who made the last year so special. It is a privilege and an honour being Borough Mayor and I hope Cllr Edger enjoys his year as much as I have."
Cllr Edger was Deputy Mayor for Cllr Birch, and during the mayor making ceremony he introduced the new Deputy Mayor as Cllr Bob Wade, ward councillor for Crowthorne.
"I have had a wonderful year as Deputy Mayor and I’m sure I’ll have an even more enjoyable year as Mayor of the borough, being an ambassador for Bracknell Forest. I look forward to the year ahead and meeting residents.” said Cllr Edger.
Cllr Edger’s Mayoress for the year will be his wife Mrs Sigrid Edger.
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
