Councillor Robert Wann has been a Councillor for 25 years and has been Chairman of the Police Authority for 8 years as well as Chairman of the Public Protection Committee and National Chairman of the Committee Of Local Police Authorities (COLPA).
Of many committees over this time, he has been involved in various roles, including Chairman of the County Planning Authority and City Planning. He has been awarded the silver badge from the GMB Trade Union and served on many charity boards including the NSPCC. Councillor Wann, as County Secretary of the Labour Party has served with over 23 Lord Mayors and County Chairmen.
He is committed to his Freemasonry, being a member of many Lodges and enjoys horse riding, shooting and rugby.
Councillor Wann served as Deputy Lord Mayor during 2010 - 2011 and was elected as Ward Councillor for Thurncourt in May 2011. His Consorts, Councillor Annette Byrne, Councillor Barbara Potter and Councillor Manjula Sood will support him at various engagements during his year in office.
During his year of office the Lord Mayor is supporting the Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Fund as his chosen charity. The Appeal will raise funds to help the serving and former members of the Royal Anglian Regiment and their dependants who are in need, hardship or distress.
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