I am very honoured to become the Mayor of Hebden Royd for a second time, and I will strive to carry out my Mayoral role as an Ambassador representing the Town Council and the community.

I am hoping to be present at civic events, official openings, presentations and other occasions which will involve me meeting up with members of the community.

My chosen charity the Hebden Bridge Saints under 15 Girl's Football Team. I am a strong supporter of grassroots sports and football in particular, and I am looking forward to being involved with the team this Mayoral year.

I was Mayor in 2017 in the aftermath of the Boxing Day Floods and some of my time as Mayor reflected the resilience of our communities to coordinate and work together in the spirit of combined will and effort to surmount the damage done. I was both humbled and delighted to meet the many and various groups and organisations who exist in this wonderful community.

I hope to have the same relationship with all the myriad groups and societies that work to make Heben Royd the inclusive, welcoming and quirky place it is!

Regards Cllr. Pat Fraser.