Meet the New Mayor

Mayor-Making was the main item on the agenda of the Town Council meeting on 12th May. Town crier Marion Lowe introduced proceedings with a flourish, and then the annual change of Mayor took place. Outgoing Mayor John Dinnie proposed Tony Booth as his successor. The nomination was unanimously supported by all members of the council. Cllr Booth then read his declaration of office, and the mayoral chain was duly handed over. The next step was the appointment of the Deputy Mayor, and the nomination of Cllr Richard Walters was again accepted unanimously.

Tony Booth has lived in Shipston for over 20 years. An RAF baby born in Lincolnshire, Tony was educated mainly in Stratford. He and his wife Jane moved to the town from Buckingham and have brought up four children here. Emily, James, Oliver and Maria all attended Shipston High School and Jane works at Kitebrook School.

Tony, who works in procurement for Jaguar Land Rover, has always given his time to volunteer in the town. He has been Scout Leader, taking over from Dave Wright, as well as a Youth Leader. The First Responders is a cause close to his heart, and he has volunteered with these vital local lifesavers for 13 years.

Tony has chosen Shipston Youth Club as his main charitable cause to support its ongoing efforts to find a permanent home, and will also support the Royal British Legion for their continuing work with veterans in this landmark year.