New Mayor in the Making Cllr George Hood was appointed Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane during the Mayor-making ceremony, held at the council's Civic Offices on Thursday 8 May.
Elected as a councillor in 1992, Cllr Hood has held various senior positions in the council, including that of Deputy Leader. He has also been a school governor since 1965. Cllr Hood worked at Thornycroft for 30 years until the company re-located in 1992. Between then and his retirement six years later, George delivered training programmes for the unemployed on behalf of the employment service. He lives in Norden, along with his wife Davina. The Mayor will be supporting Naomi House, Macmillan Cancer and the local branch of the National Association of Colitis and Crohn's disease as his chosen charities for his year in office Your OpinionsBe the first to add a CommentNew Mayor in the Making has received votes and currently has a rating of Hits to date: Top Rated NewsPeople at risk of being adversely affected by the credit crunch are being offered practical help by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Worki...MoreHampshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning ‘have-a-go’ dads to be extra-careful with fireworks this year, or risk putting their friends...More Alternative NewsPeople at risk of being adversely affected by the credit crunch are being offered practical help by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Worki...MorePolice in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Oakridge on Saturday, October 18. At around 7pm a 23-year-old...More Related News and Weather LinksDetectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed several times in Oakridge on Thursday, July 31. Sometime between 6... MoreDetectives appeal for witnesses to robbery in Popley Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Popley on Sunday, Septem... More Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a fire on Monday, September 29. Between 6.55am and 7.35am a Wendy House in the garde... More Detectives in Basingstoke have released CCTV images of four men they want to speak to in connection with an assault in the town centre.... More Police in Basingstoke are appealing for information following an attempted burglary in the town on Friday, October 24. At around 6.20pm two... More Roll up, roll up The Green Road Show is coming to Basingstoke and Deane in June for a weekend of free environmentally-friendly fun! For two days... More Related Categories |
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