Councillor “honoured” as new Test Valley Mayor elected
A new Mayor has been elected to represent Test Valley for the coming year.
At the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 13 May, Councillor Linda Lashbrook, ward member for Charlton and the Pentons, was chosen as the borough’s new Mayor. She replaces the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Gordon Bailey.
During her tenure, the Mayor will be supported by her consort, Cllr Philip Lashbrook, who previously served as Mayor during the 2023-24 civic year. During that time Cllr Linda Lashbrook was the Mayoress, so brings experience with her to the role.
At the same meeting, Cllr Iris Andersen, ward member for Andover St Mary’s, was appointed as Deputy Mayor.
The newly elected Mayor of Test Valley, Cllr Linda Lashbrook, said: “I’m honoured to have been elected as Mayor of Test Valley and to represent our communities over the coming year. I’m looking forward to meeting residents, supporting local groups, and celebrating everything that makes our borough special. I’d like to thank my fellow councillors for giving me this opportunity and to my husband Phil for his support during this journey.
“I would also like to thank Gordon Bailey for his hard work and dedication over the past year. He has served the role with great commitment, and I’m grateful for everything he has done for Test Valley.”