Linda becomes new Mayor of Chatteris
Published: 08:46, 24 May 2019
Long serving town councillor Linda Ashley was unanimously elected as the new mayor of Chatteris at the recent annual council meeting.
Coun Ashley who was re-elected to represent the Wenneye ward in the recent local elections, has served as a councillor the past 16 years.
She has been chairman of the planning working group and an active member of the council during that time.
Coun Ashley takes over the chain of office from outgoing mayor Councillor Bill Haggata.
Councillor Ian Benney will serve as deputy mayor for the coming year and will act as consort when Coun Ashley's husband Martyn is unable to attend events.