Councillor Derek Giles has been re-elected to the position of mayor of St Neots.

This will be the fourth term of office for Cllr Giles, who represents the Eaton Ford ward on St Neots Town Council. He was first mayor in 1996-1997 and went on to take up the role in 1997-1998 and 2016-2017.

Fellow Eaton Ford councillor, Charles Bober, was elected deputy mayor at the annual town meeting on May 25.

Cllr Giles told The Hunts Post: “I am absolutely delighted to have been given the opportunity by my fellow councillors to take on the office of mayor once again.

“It is an absolute honour to be the mayor of the largest town in Cambridgeshire and play a role in promoting, not only the cultural and social aspects of the town, but also the business sector.”

Cllr Giles said he welcomed the appointment of Cllr Bober as his deputy.

“Charles is a former headmaster and brings with him a wealth of experience in finance and business planning.”

Cllr Giles is yet to announce which four charities he will support over the next 12 months.

“I will name four, and have already selected two, but I have asked my fellow councillors to put forward some suggestions for the other two,” he explained.

Fact File

* The mayor is the first citizen of the town.

* Only the Queen, members of the royal family, and the Lord Lieutenant take precedence over the mayor at events.

* The mayor represents the town council in civic and ceremonial matters and acts as a focal point for the community.

* He is chairman of the town council at meetings.

* Acts as to civic and distinguished visitors to the town

* He should always further the interests of the town and in a non political way.

* It is traditional for the mayor to choose a charity or charities of their choice and support and fund raise for their work.

* The full official title of the mayor is: The Worshipful Mayor of St Neots, but this title is only used at formal occasions, usually to introduce the mayor in civic processions or when acknowledging the mayor in a speech.

* In correspondence or conversation, it is usual to address the mayor as Mr mayor or madam mayor, or simply by his/her name.