Tandridge District Council’s Chairman for 2015-2016 is Councillor Rose Thorn. The previous chairman, Councillor Liz Parker, presented her with the ceremonial chain of office when she was elected at the Annual Council meeting last week.

Councillor Thorn has lived in the district for 16 years and has represented the Godstone Ward since 2006. For the past year she’s been the Council’s Vice-Chairman and has served on various committees.

During her year in office, the Chairman intends to promote the role of local government throughout the district.

Her chosen charity is Ectopic and Early Pregnancy Charity, which is dedicated to providing specialised research and continuing care to people throughout the UK. She will also be supporting Steps, another small, but extremely hard working charity which helps families with babies born with Talipes (Clubfoot) and Hip Displacement.

The new Vice-Chairman of the Council, also elected at the meeting, is Councillor Pat Cannon, who represents the Chaldon Ward.