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Katy Little - Mayor of Ware
Cllr Katy Little was elected Mayor for the new Civic Year at a ceremony at the Ware Priory on 18th May making her the country's youngest mayor at just 25 years old. Mayor Little gives a video introduction to the town of Ware.
Katherine Letitia Little was born at the QE2 in Welwyn Garden City and has lived all her life in Ware with an older brother and wonderful Mother and Father.
Katy went to school locally, first at Musley - a much missed school - then Christchurch and Chauncy. After this she spent three wonderful years at the University of Wales Aberystywth gaining a Ba hons in Modern History and Politics.
After university Katy spent a year travelling by herself through Australia, New Zealand and Thailand, a fantastic experience.
Having worked at The Vine in Ware for over four years starting as a chef the working her way up to manager, Katy has now moved on within the same independent company to be Events Manager of its new site - Brookmans - a bar and brassiere in Brookmans Park.
She stood for local elections in 2007 in St Mary’s ward believing that it was time the younger generation had a voice Ware. Having gained the most votes in the town, she became a town councillor and sat on the planning committee and became Chair of TLA.
Throughout her mayoral year Katy will be supporting 3 charities, Herts. Air Ambulance, Helping - a charity set up by a local family to help build schools in Gambia and Muscular Dystrophy a charity very close to her families heart.
Cllr Edward Bedford was elected Deputy Mayor.
The role of Mayor is principally a symbolic one, with the post being held for 12 months, and elected by the full town council. Past mayors include Phyllis Ballam (2008-2009), George Powell (2007-2008), Terrence Milner (2006-2007). Malcolm Alexander (2005-2006), Phyllis Ballam (2004-2005), Jeanette Taylor (2003-2004), Victoria Shaw (2002-2003), Peter Horry (2001-2002) and Jan Wing (2000-2001).
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