WYCHAVON’S new chairman has pledged to shine a spotlight on the district’s voluntary and community groups during his year in office.
Councillor Mark Goodge took on the chain at Wychavon’s annual council meeting on May 14 and will serve for 12 months. His wife, Emma, is his consort for the year while Coun Gregory Wilkins will serve as vice chairman.
The former Mayor of Evesham is a district councillor for Bengeworth Ward, a town councillor and has also represented Evesham at county council level.
Those who nominated Coun Goodge described him as a ‘champion of his residents’ and ‘someone who ‘serves his residents with conviction.’
He said: “It’s an honour to wear the Chairman’s chain and I look forward to getting out and about across the district.
“I want to shine a spotlight on the great work being done by voluntary and community groups across Wychavon, particularly those serving people with special needs or our disadvantaged communities.
“I would love to pay them a visit and help spread their message.”
Outgoing chairman, Coun George Duffy has the honour of being Wychavon’s youngest Chairman in 51 years, having taken on the role at just 27.
He said: “It was a wonderful privilege serving as Wychavon’s chairman for the last 12 months. There were many highlights.”
Coun Duffy took pride in opening Cycling For All at Evesham VeloPark, re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant at Norton Barracks, joining the dig Wychavon funded at Hartlebury Castle for
Wychavon’s 50th anniversary, raising the flag for VE Day 80 and numerous festivals.
A special mention was also given to his consort, Peppa the dog.
Email Faith Quin via [email protected] to enquire about a visit from Wychavon’s new chairman.
