The Town Mayor

Councillor Simon Carter has been elected as Bracknell Town Mayor for the year 2023/24 representing the parish of Bracknell Town, and has has chosen Power of Parenting as his charity.

About Power of Parenting

Power of Parenting believes in equal opportunity for all children and recognises the invaluable work Foster Families do to enable children to have a normal life filled with warmth and kindness created in a safe, loving environment.

To advance the education prospects of young people who are looked after or in care. To advance the education of the public in matters regarding fostered children and the good work done by foster families to support children’s needs and help them reach their potential.

https://www.powerofparenting.co.uk/home/

Registered charity number 1167772

The Deputy Town Mayor

Councillor Mrs Elizabeth Baker has been elected as Deputy Town Mayor for the year 2023/24. The Deputy Town Mayor attends events when the Town Mayor is unavailable and should be treated just like the Town Mayor as they are there on the Town Mayor’s behalf.

Mayoral Invitations

If you would like to invite the Town Mayor or Deputy Town Mayor to any local events please contact us by completing the Mayoral Engagement Form and email to: mayor@bracknelltowncouncil.gov.uk or use the online form below.

If you just wish to send a message, please complete the Town Mayor’s contact page.

Please submit your request at least two weeks before your event as the Mayor may not be able to accept late requests.  Although these dates are updated regularly, you are advised to check with Brooke House before making any arrangements based on them.

Donations

Donations to the Town Mayor’s Fund can be made via electronic bank transfer:

Current Town Mayor and Deputy Town Mayor

Simon Carter  
Wildridings
Labour

M: 07503 411199

Mayor

Elizabeth Baker  
Crown Wood
Labour

T: 01344 420079 (office hours only)

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Elizabeth Baker

Elected in May 2023, Mary moved to Bracknell in 2023 to be nearer family and friends. She enjoys living in Bracknell with its abundance of parks and outdoor areas and she particularly likes attending events at South Hill Park.

Working as an early years teacher for over twenty five years has given Mary a great deal of experience of dealing with young families. She has owned and run an independent bookshop for fifteen years.

In her spare time Mary has a variety of interests. She attends a weekly literature class, helps at Age UK Berkshire and belongs to the Bracknell Film Society. She always makes time to be with her four lively grandchildren.

Deputy Mayor

Mayoral calendar

Thursday, 21st Sep 2023
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Bracknell Chess Club

• Mayor
• Mayoral events

Monday, 25th Sep 2023
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Berkshire Vision AGM

• Deputy Mayor
• Mayoral events

Thursday, 28th Sep 2023
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of The Royal County of Berkshire Awards Invitation 2023

• Mayor
• Mayoral events

Friday, 13th Oct 2023
9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Berkshire Judicial Service

• Deputy Mayor
• Mayoral events

Saturday, 2nd Dec 2023
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Power of Parenting Fundraising Christmas Ball

• Mayor
• Mayoral events

Past Town Mayors

2022 – 23 Councillor Dai Roberts

2021 – 22 Councillor Sanjeev Prasad

2020 – 21 Councillor Michael Titheridge

2019 – 20   Councillor Isabel Mattick

2018 – 19 Councillor Sandra Ingham

2017 – 18 Councillor Clive Harrison

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