Author: Martin

At this week’s full council meeting, I was delighted to announce that this year’s civic charity will be The Feed which works to help the homeless in Norwich get “off the street [and] into the kitchen”. I and the new Sheriff look forward to fundraising for this very worthy social enterprise.

Please see my speech below about why they were selected…

“I am sure that everyone in this chamber has been struck by the plight of the growing number of homeless in cities up and down the country and sadly Norwich is no exception. I am therefore delighted to announce that this year’s civic charity will be The Feed which works with the homeless in Norwich.  Continue reading Delighted to announce that this year’s Civic Charity will be: The Feed

This week I was honoured to be elected as new Lord Mayor of Norwich. Over the course of the next 12months I look forward to meeting and supporting the many community and charity groups in Norwich who work tirelessly to support the most needy in our city.

Please find my acceptance speech below…

“Ladies and gentlemen honoured guests please be seated. I’d like to begin by thanking Cllrs Raby and Maxwell for proposing and seconding me to become Lord Mayor of Norwich which is a tremendous honour as I share a great affinity and love of this very fine city and it is about my connections with this place that I would like to say a few words. Continue reading Truly Honoured to be the New Lord Mayor of Norwich!