Hertsmere's Mayor

Councillor Sandra Parnell was born on the 15th May 1938 in Salford, Manchester.  She was married for nearly 52 years to Leslie and has two children and six grandchildren.

At 16, Sandra wanted to leave school to become a professional ice skater with the Tom Arnold “Ice Circus”.  But after meeting Leslie, Sandra decided to train to become a hairdresser.

At 19, they moved to Edgware where Sandra opened her own hair salon.  They also ran a youth club and, as a result of many years of fundraising, the Belmont Synagogue was built.

In 1973, Sandra and Leslie moved to Borehamwood and started campaigning for the Green Belt Society and Woodcock Hill Open Space.

In May 2002, Sandra entered politics and became the first Conservative Councillor in Borehamwood for 26 years.

Sandra’s hobbies are tennis and bridge.

During her mayoral year, Councillor Parnell will be supporting the Alzheimers Society and The British Heart Foundation.

• Councillor Parnell's husband died earlier this year, but despite having reservations about taking up the post she said: "In many ways it has come at a very apt time for me as it will keep me busy and might give me the chance to make a difference”.

How to invite the mayor to your event

The Mayor of Hertsmere is invited to hundred of engagements every year. 

Requests for the Mayor’s attendance should be sent at the earliest opportunity as the Mayor’s diary fills up very quickly.

We will respond to all requests within five working days of receipt.

The Mayor tries to fulfil as many engagements as possible and as such he/she may have to arrive at a later time or depart before the end of the function.  It is customary for the Mayor to be greeted on arrival.

If the Mayor cannot attend, the Deputy Mayor will be asked to go as the Mayor’s representative.  Once your engagement has been accepted, you will receive written confirmation.

You can submit a request to the Mayor’s Office by:

• Letter
  The Mayor’s Secretary
  c/o The Mayor’s Office
  Hertsmere Borough Council
  Civic Offices
  Elstree Way
  Borehamwood
  WD6 1WA
• Fax
  Mayor’s Office on 020 8207 7482
• Email
  Email your request to mayors.secretary@hertsmere.gov.uk

If you need any further assistance, please contact the Mayor’s Office
mayors.secretary@hertsmere.gov.uk or 020 8207 7477.

We are often asked how to address the Mayor.  The correct form of address for the Mayor is: 

• "The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Hertsmere".