The annual full council meeting, where a new mayor is officially appointed each year, was due to be held on June 2, 2020, but was cancelled until coronavirus social distancing guidance allows it to take place.
Reading Borough Council’s (RBC) virtual Policy committee approved the appointment of a new leadership role at the council on Wednesday, May 27.
Councillor David Stevens was announce the new Mayor.
But what do we know about Mayro David Stevens
David Stevens has been the Reading East Conservative Association Chairman since March 2017. David was elected to represent Thames Ward in 2004 and has been a Councillor ever since, most recently being re-elected in 2018. During his time as Councillor David has been helping residents to fight against unsuitable development, green bin charges and rising Council Tax.
David works for a large firm of accountants and although based in Reading spends his time visiting their offices around southern England and south Wales. He lives with his wife, Alison and their three children in Reading. When not working or involved with political activities he is a keen oarsman and rows with Reading Rowing Club. He is also a skier, gardener and cook.
David is Chair of:
Audit & Governance Committee
He sits on the following:
Policy Committee, Appeals for the Investigating & Disciplinary Committee, the Civic Board, Conservation Area Advisory Committee
As a Mayor his responsibilities will be to represents the council at events, welcoming guests and visiting local organisations. He will also chairs full council meetings.
