The new Mayor for Reigate & Banstead, Cllr David Powell, has taken up his new role and announced that his theme for his term in office is ‘Love your community’.

Cllr Powell was elected at the full Council meeting last Thursday.

Cllr Powell has been a borough Councillor for Horley since 2012. He is also a Horley Town Councillor and school governor at Horley Infants School.

Having been Deputy Mayor last year, Cllr Powell is looking forward to his year as Mayor.