The borough’s mayoral chains have been passed on to Hertsmere Borough Councillor Alpha Bird Collins.
Cllr Collins, takes over the role as Mayor of Hertsmere from Cllr Richard Butler, and was inaugurated at the council’s annual meeting last Wednesday 14 May.
The new Deputy Mayor, Cllr Mia Handley, was also welcomed.
During his 12 months as Mayor, Cllr Richard Butler has raised thousands of pounds to support his chosen charities - Hatzola, the volunteer ambulance service in North London, and CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) which helps to prevent suicide.
Cllr Richard Butler said: “It has been a real honour to serve as Mayor over the past year, especially with the wonderfully diverse 50th Anniversary celebrations.
"The Mayoral role is very varied and both I, and the Mayoress, my wife Donna, are equally proud to have shared so many different and colourful events with the people of Hertsmere. It’s been a real education and a privilege.
"I know that the new elected Mayor will enjoy the role and I’d especially like to wish him all the best for his year ahead.”
The new Mayor, Cllr Alpha Bird Collins, said: "I am very much looking forward to spending more time in the community and meeting many more Hertsmere residents over the next twelve months and I am delighted to have the support of Cllr Mia Handley as Deputy Mayor."
Details of the two charities Cllr Collins will be supporting will be issued in due course.
If you would like to invite the Mayor to attend one of your events, please contact the Mayor’s Secretary on 020 8207 7477 or email: mayors.secretary@hertsmere.gov.uk.
