After his first official day as Bedford’s elected Mayor, Tom Wootton has said he and his team are looking forward to making positive changes in the borough.
The new mayor was elected on Friday, 5 May with a 145 majority, making him the first Conservative candidate to hold the title. He will officially announce his cabinet on 17 May.
He says he brings a “wealth of experience, enthusiasm and knowledge to his new role after being a councillor since 2002”.
After a long bank holiday weekend to reflect on his victory, Mayor Wootton and his team spent his first day at Borough Hall working on a number of his manifesto priorities, including:
· understanding the background of the East-West Rail decisions
· driving forward the development of Wixams Rail Station
· discussing the review of the Open Spaces Management Charges
· seeking advice on the team’s ambition to look again at the 2040 Local Plan
“I’m incredibly grateful to the residents of Bedford Borough who have given me the opportunity to represent them as their Mayor. It is an honour to get this chance to act on behalf of the people and places that mean so much to me,” he said.
“We all know Bedford’s best days are ahead of us and by working alongside my new, energised cabinet, we can make it happen.
“Our team cannot wait to start bringing forward the positive changes that the residents and businesses of our Borough deserve. After an amazing first day, I’m excited about tomorrow.”
