Cllr Barrie Pierpoint reflects on first months as the Worshipful the Mayor of Boston

An update from the Worshipful the Mayor of Boston, Cllr Barrie Pierpoint: "I have been Mayor of this fantastic Borough for around two months now. I feel very privileged to hold this great civic honour.

"From the start, I made a pledge to be 'a Mayor of the People.' I am really enjoying getting to know all the varied communities that make the Borough the fantastic place it is. I hope that from my visits, people are seeing how approachable and down-to-Earth I am. I am always happy to chat, answer any questions and have my photo taken with you.

"I am learning something new about Boston and the borough with every visit and event I attend. That's all down to the people that make this such a great community to be part of.

"In my first few weeks, I have already met many different people and got involved in events, visits and openings. It is so enjoyable to get out and about to meet you all. I have found everything I have been to so far very interesting, enjoyable, educational and with great community spirit, and I hope my visits have been memorable for you as they are for me. 

"Did you know that the Mayor of Boston also holds the ceremonial title of Admiral of the Wash? It was a great honour to attend the Annual Seaman's Service in this role.

If you would like me to attend your event, business or organisation, please contact the Mayor's Office; Alison Hull, Civic and Member Services Officer alison.hull@boston.gov.uk"   

Some of the events and visits the Mayor has attended so far this year:

• Butterfly Hospice annual butterfly release
• Opening of Drayton Motors new showroom
• Officially receiving Herbert Ingram's watch on behalf of the Borough
• Sea Sunday service at St Botolph's Church
• A resident's 100th   birthday at Skirbeck Court
• LHP Community clean up event in Staniland
• Boston Hanse Day Event
• Boston Book Festival
• Elmwood House Coffee Morning to meet residents
• Bridge House Upper School Careers Week to meet students
• A visit to the Council Chamber by Boston Police Cadets
• Coffee morning at Elmwood House Care Home
• Boston Foodbank and Asda National Food Drive
• Armed Forces Day flag raising in the War Memorial Garden
• Future Fest
• Visits to various allotments to meet tenants
• Skirbeck Court Summer Fete
• Boston's Strongest and Food Festival
• Official opening of Tonic Health Community Hub, Pescod Square
• Annual Seaman's Sunday
• Opening of Pavers Footwear store at Dobbies