New Mayor Sworn in at Annual Meeting

Councillor Suzanne Brown was sworn in as the Mayor of Marlow for 2013-2014 at the Town Council Annual Meeting on Tuesday 7th May 2013. The Deputy Mayor is Councillor Bob Johnson.

"I would like to welcome you to our website as the new Mayor of Marlow.

I have often been asked why I became a councillor in the first place. I was persuaded by a former Mayor in 2006 when I said I wasn't interested in politics, but in looking after Marlow.

I had been in the IT industry for 15 years and then moved into the area of property. I own my own lettings business and also run Marlow Age Concern in Glade Road.

As Mayor of Marlow, I intend to continue looking after the best interests of Marlow, but a great Mayor has to have a good team behind her, namely the officers at Marlow Town Council, my fellow voluntary councillors and the groups and residents within the Town. Working together we will achieve so much more."

Suzanne Brown

Marlow Town Mayor

The Search is On!!!

The Town Council are seeking nominations for the Sports Award, Community Award and new for this year, the Cultural Award to be presented by the Mayor at the Annual Reception to be held on Regatta Day, 8th June 2013. To find out how you can nominate someone click here

Marlow in top 10 of UK's most internet friendly towns

Marlow has been recognised by Google as one of the UK's most internet friendly towns.
It scooped seventh place in the eTown Awards, which celebrate communities where businesses are most actively embracing the web at a time when the internet is spurring economic growth.
Marlow was awarded the prize based on the success of its small businesses in 2012 and its percentage of shop front vacancies, which is 7.5 per cent lower than the national average.
Rt Hon Dominic Grieve MP, pictured above left with Google’s head of UK policy Theo Betramaid: "I am delighted to represent an area that has truly embraced the internet to help their local businesses to flourish."
According to the Boston Consulting Group, companies with an online presence grow at least four to eight times faster than companies without.

Mayoral Elections

At the Town Council meeting held on 19th March 2013, Councillor Suzanne Brown was duly elected as Town Mayor Elect for 2013-2014 and Cllr Bob Johnson was elected as Deputy Mayor Elect 2013-2014. They will take up their office at the close of the Town Council meeting to be held on 7th May 2013. Declarations of Acceptance of Office will be read and signed at the start of the AGM to be held on the same evening.

l-r Suzanne Brown, Mayor Jocelyn Towns, Bob Johnson

Transport for Buckinghamshire

When they’re not out gritting our roads, Transport for Buckinghamshire’s operatives are busy with other duties,including fixing the damage that the cold weather has caused. TfB has issued a Factsheet on Potholes.

For further information please click here

Marlow Town Mayor's Charity Golf Day 2013

Town Mayor, Jocelyn Towns has announced the 10th Mayor's Charity Golf Day will be held on Tuesday 23rd April 2013 at Harleyford Golf Club.

For more information and to download brochure and booking form click here

Winter Weather Advice

For more information and the up-to-date weather forecast please follow these links

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/learning/get-ready-for-winter

http://www.wycombe.gov.uk/council-services/public-safety/winter-safety.aspx

Age UK Winter Warmth Project

For more information on this project please click here

Red Kite Community Housing Environmental Improvement and Community Fund

Red Kite Community Housing has a fund that residients can apply to. Click here to see details on the Red Kite website