THE new mayor of Broxtowe Borough has taken the chains of office.
Stapleford Town Councillor Iris White was officially appointed at the annual meeting of Broxtowe Borough Council last night.
She is now looking forward to meeting as many people as possible and promoting the good work the borough council does.
The Stapleford resident said: "I love meeting people and I am really looking forward to the next year.
"I feel a great sense of responsibility and I know that it will be hard work.
"My aspiration is to visit all retirement living places throughout Broxtowe to show them my support.
"We have a high proportion of elderly people and they are all very close to my heart.
"I also want to spread the word about the good our council does."
Two local charities, Treetops Hospice and the Helpful Bureau in Stapleford are councillor White's chosen charities during her year as Mayor.
She added: "The two chosen charities I have decided to support are Treetops Hospice and The Helpful Bureau. They both do fantastic jobs and need all the help they can get.
"I have friends that go to Treetops and I do not know what they would do without them.
"The Helpful Bureau is also absolutely fantastic and the staff make such a difference to a lot of people."
The outgoing Mayor, Councillor Margaret Handley, handed over the Mayoral Chain following a successful year in office.
She said: "It has been a privilege and an honour.
"Over the last year I have met a lot of really nice people who do a lot for Broxtowe.
"I have also learnt an awful lot about the borough and I am sure that I am going to miss being mayor.
"I want to thank everyone who has supported me."
