Three Rivers District Council has elected a new chairman.
Diana Barber, a Penn and Mill End Councillor, was selected at a full council meeting on Tuesday, May 16.
The chairman of the council is a non-political annual appointment, similar to a civic Mayor.
Like her predecessor, Cllr Andrew Scarth, she will choose local charities to support and raise funds for throughout her year in office.
The first charity is the Mill End Community Centre, which provides support to the community through their job club.
The second charity is Rickmansworth Sea Cadets, which offers nautical adventure and skills within the traditions of the Royal Navy.
Speaking at the full council meeting, Cllr Barber said: “Three Rivers is a vibrant diverse community and is one of Hertfordshire’s best places in which to live.
“We have great amenities, brilliant schools, thriving business and beautiful open spaces.
“However, we also have many vulnerable members of our community and I am deeply committed to carrying on where Andrew has left off.”
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