The Mayor of Thetford 2011/2012

Councillor Derek Mortimer

The Mayor of Thetford wears a chain of office when carrying out many official engagements. The chain is also worn on ceremonial occasions as part of the official dress. The ceremonial dress also includes other regalia. The office of Mayor can be Male or Female - with either a Mayoress or Consort in support.

Profile

Derek Mortimer was born and bred in Thetford , he attended Norwich Road Primary School and went onto Bury St Edmunds Technical College before having a career in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. He is a member of the Institution of Engineering Technology. He has a son and daughter and four grandchildren who live in Thetford. Derek has played an active role in Thetford as a Town and District Councillor for the past thirteen years also serving as Mayor in 2003/2004. He is the past president of the Conservative Club and now a life member, also being a member of many of the clubs and associations including the Twinning Association, Thetford Society, British Legion, Staniforth Bowls Club. Many of you will recall Derek treading the boards as a founder member and past Chairman of the Thetford Music and Drama Society. The Riversdale Centre is close to his heart and he serves as Vice Chairman. Education is another of his interests and he has served as a governor of Admirals Way and Thetford Grammar schools. Derek aims to put Thetford first and is keen to see Moving Thetford Forward become Thetford moving forward with the town centre regeneration take precedence over the expansion to Thetford North. The Mayor’s Chaplain is Cannon Bob Baker and his chosen charity is Cancer Research UK.

If you have any enquiries regarding the Mayor of Thetford please contact the Civic Secretary at civicsecretary@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk or on tel: (01842) 754247.