List of mayors of Reading

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Memorial to Frank Atwells, who died in office in 1892

The Borough of Reading, in the English county of Berkshire, currently has a largely ceremonial mayor. The mayor is responsible for chairing full council meetings as well as representing the council at events, welcoming guests and visiting local organisations. However the role is an ancient one, being first recorded in the 14th century, and has many guises over the years. Former mayors include the following. [1]

Contents

Fourteenth century

Fifteenth century

Sixteenth century

Seventeenth century

Eighteenth century

Nineteenth century

Twentieth century

Twenty-first century

Notes and References

Notes

  1. ↑ Cllr Maskell would quit the Labour Party in 2022, remaining as an independent for the rest of his time on the council. [78]
  2. ↑ Cllr Hacker would be expelled from the Labour Party in 2023, and currently sits as an independent. [87]
  3. ↑ Cllr Stevens switched to the Labour Party in 2022

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