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New mayor of Redditch, Jack Field.

THE town's "very own Winston Churchill" was appointed as mayor of Redditch this week and presided over the first Tory-led council in 26 years.

Jack Field took over as mayor at the annual meeting of Redditch Council on Monday and pledged to make Redditch a better place to live and work in.

"I make no secret of being born and bred here in Redditch and being asked to be mayor is a privilege beyond my wildest dreams," he said.

Conservative councillor Juliet Brunner, who nominated Mr Field, said: "Although Jack has lived in other areas, his heart belongs to Redditch and we are most fortunate that he's been on the council for nine years.

"He is well respected and liked by councillors of all parties which shows the high esteem he is held in and I'm proud to nominate Redditch's very own Winston Churchill."

Former mayor David Hunt said it had been a privilege to serve the community of Redditch.

"It's been a very busy and eventful year and an experience never to be forgotten.

"I'd like to thank my wife Shirley who has been of great support to me and a great companion," he added.

It was announced that about £6,000 has been raised for the mayor's charities, the Sandycroft Well-Being Centre and the County Air Ambulance, and this year's charities will be the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association and the League of Friends at the Alex.

Malcolm Hall was appointed as deputy mayor and, following the Conservatives success in this month's local election, Carole Gandy was made the new leader of the council.

"I'm very fortunate in the fact that I have an extremely hardworking and loyal group," she said.

"All of us are here for one reason and that is to do the best for the town and its residents."

2:55pm Tuesday 20th May 2008

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