Mayoral Charity
Message from Mayor – Ben Walker
After the recent round of local elections the new council comprises of a diverse and experienced group of local residents working for the best interests of Bradley Stoke. I was asked to continue in my role as Chair/Mayor to assist the new team moving forward and I was again humbled to be asked and look forward to an exciting year. I am surrounded by so many good councillors who have a wide ranging spectrum of interests and specialisations which will help drive the council forward, building on the excellent work from the last four years.
After a record breaking Mayors Charity total of over £10,000.00 last year, collected for St Peters Hospice, this year I have chosen to support the Three Brooks Conversation Group and the Bradley Stoke Scouts.
The Three Brooks Conservation Group are responsible for the upkeep of our wonderful nature reserves right here in our own town. They comprise of a group of volunteers who work all year round to maintain the areas and also work in partnership with local schools to deliver projects as part of the schools curriculums. This group do a fantastic job and always struggle to obtain the required funding and grants to help carry out the work required to maintain the reserves. The group are always looking for new volunteers to help and if you like nature, have a few spare hours then join them for some real "David Bellamy" fun.
The Scouts need no introduction, and in Bradley Stoke, we are lucky enough to have one of the best troops from the district. They are so well subscribed; there is a waiting list to join. They carry out brilliant work with the youth that attend in a structured environment and the young people obtain so many skills, including life skills with which they can transfer into adult life. The Bradley Stoke Scouts are a thriving organisation who needs help in procuring new equipment, storage space and potentially, a home of their own.
For the council, its back to business, ensuring we continue to deliver value for money services that are second to none. As ever, you are urged to come along to council meetings, our surgeries at the Willow Brook Centre and contact the Town Council Office if you have anything that we may be able to help you with.
I will hopefully see lots of you at community events coming up this year, and thank you for continuing to support the chosen charities.
Kind regards
Ben Walker
Mayor, Bradley Stoke
