Sally is new mayor for Wokingham town

WOKINGHAM town’s new mayor is Cllr Sally Gurney. She was sworn in at a special ceremony held in Wokingham Town Hall last month, and welcomed to the office alongside her consort, Chris Cooke.

First elected as an independent town councillor in 2015 for the Evendons East ward, she has chaired the arts and culture committee and was last year’s deputy mayor.

Her charity will be Berkshire Search & Rescue Dogs.

The Deputy Town Mayor will be Cllr Robert Comber, from Wescott East ward.

Cllr Gurney said: “I feel lucky to be a resident of our town having moved here some 18 years ago, and it is very much the place I call home.

“Getting to see the best side of our community as deputy mayor has left me looking forward to the many activities and events this year. It is an absolute privilege to serve this town as mayor.

“We have many new councillors recently elected, and as an independent mayor, I aim to foster a deep sense of respect and collaboration across the council and ensure that we work together for the good of our town, and all the residents and businesses that make their home here.

“We have become a more