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Edward Bedford - Mayor of Ware
Cllr Bedford was elected to the Council in May 2007 and represents St. Mary's ward. During his time on the Council he has been Chairman of the Planning Committee and served on the Finance and Resources Committee. He also represents the Council on the Committees of The Ware Society and The Friends of Ware Priory.
Edward was born in Woodford Bridge, Essex where he spent his early years. It was here he met his wife to be Frances; they married in 1961 and have two children and two grown up granddaughters. In April 2011 Edward and Frances will celebrate their Golden Wedding.
Before retiring Edward spent his working life in building restoration, specialising in stonemasonry. Among the many historic buildings he has been involved with are The Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral and many other well known London buildings.
In 1983 Edward took up a role with the Dean and Chapter of Chichester Cathedral and he and Frances moved to Chichester to live in the Cathedral close. Edward was employed overseeing a major restoration on the Cathedral which took 7 years to complete. When the contract finished they moved back to Hertfordshire and chose to live in Ware to be near their children.
Throughout her mayoral year Edward will be supporting 2 charities: The Royal British Legion & The Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and Families Association ( SSAFA ).
Cllr Dennis Day was elected Deputy Mayor.
The role of Mayor is principally a symbolic one, with the post being held for 12 months, and elected by the full town council. Past mayors include: Katherine Little (2009-2010), Phyllis Ballam (2008-2009), George Powell (2007-2008), Terrence Milner (2006-2007), Malcolm Alexander (2005-2006), Phyllis Ballam (2004-2005), Jeanette Taylor (2003-2004), Victoria Shaw (2002-2003), Peter Horry (2001-2002) and Jan Wing (2000-2001).
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