Cheques and chain handovers will conclude the mayoral term at a poignant meeting of Bradley Stoke Council this week. The outgoing mayor Councillor Tony Griffiths will end his term on Wednesday May 17 at the meeting held at 7:00pm, by presenting cheques to representatives from his selected mayoral charities, the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity and St Peter's Hospice.
The sum of £9,289.88 has been raised over the past year through various events, including the town's Community Festival, the annual Scarecrow Trail, and the firework display.
Cllr Griffiths said: “It has been an honour to serve as Mayor. I’m delighted with the total amount raised and very grateful to everyone who has donated. It has been a fantastic opportunity for these charities to get involved in local activities and I am gratified to help them to raise funds. It’s good to know so many people will benefit. My thanks go to the volunteers who helped with the collections and supported Council’s events in the past year. Let me also pass my immense gratitude to all councillors who supported, especially Cllr Tom Aditya, Cllr Franklin Owusu-Antwi, Cllr Roger Avenin, Cllr John Ashe, Cllr Keith Cranney, Cllr Terri Cullen, and Cllr Dr Edward He.”
