COMMUNITY
Our Mayor of Wokingham Borough C llr Keith Baker MBE was recently elected as Wokingham Borough for 2021/22. The Mayor is officially the ‘first citizen’ of the borough with a civic role, representing the council and the people of the borough as well as presiding over borough council meetings. Cllr Baker said: “It is a great honour and privilege to have the opportunity to represent our fantastic Borough as Mayor. I am very much looking forward to the year ahead. The past year has been extremely challenging for everyone. There isn’t one person in our borough that has not been affected. I would like to thank everyone for their incredible hard work and commitment to the Wokingham Borough during the pandemic. “As restrictions ease, I will be able to get out and about and meet many of the people and 6
organisations in Wokingham Borough, who not only make our borough a great place to live and work, but also make such a positive impact in the heart of our community.” The Mayor traditionally chooses a local charity to benefit from fundraising during their year in office. This year, Cllr Baker has chosen Chance to Dance Stars CIC, a dance school for students and families in the disabled community, to support. Cllr Baker added: “I have chosen this charity as it combines two of my passionate interests namely the performing arts and providing new opportunities for children with special needs.” Wokingham Local are also proud to Partner and support Chance to Dance Stars CIC.
WOKINGHAM LOCAL • JULY 2021
