Thatcham Town Council Elects New Mayor

On Sunday 11th May, Councillor Petra Pemberton was elected Mayor of Thatcham for the municipal year 2025/26 at a ceremony at Frank Hutchings Community Hall.

Published: 13 May 2025

This photograph shows two individuals standing outdoors in front of a lush green background with trees. The man on the left is wearing a dark grey suit, a red tie, and glasses. He has short, light-colored hair and is smiling. He is also wearing a ceremonial medallion on a blue ribbon around his neck. The woman on the right is wearing formal ceremonial attire, which includes a red robe, a white lace jabot (a decorative frill), and a large gold ceremonial chain around her neck with a medallion. She has long, reddish-brown hair and is also smiling. Her outfit suggests she may hold a formal civic position, such as a mayor or council official. The setting and attire suggest this is a formal or official occasion, possibly related to a civic event or public office ceremony.

On Sunday 11th May, Councillor Petra Pemberton was elected Mayor of Thatcham at a ceremony at Frank Hutchings Community Hall. Councillor Pemberton’s husband Cllr Justin Pemberton was chosen to be her Consort. Councillor Mark Lillycrop was elected Deputy Mayor, and his wife Jenny Lillycrop was chosen to be his consort.

The Mayor became a Thatcham Town Councillor in 2023 and is delighted to be able to serve their community in such a role.

Mayor Pemberton has chosen three charities to support during her Mayoral year; Home-Start West Berkshire, Bridge for Young People and Swings and Smiles.

To invite the Mayor or Deputy Mayor to an event, please visit our website www.thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk/the-mayor and complete the associated form. Invitations will be dealt with on a first come basis and the Mayor will strive to accommodate where possible.

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