The November council meeting was the last for Carol Urwin (Kempston Town Council’s clerk) who has retired after 12 years service in Kempston and a working lifetime in local government.
Councillors paid tributes to her hard work and support to them and the residents of Kempston.
The work of a clerk is wide and varied. Carol has overseen all of the arrangements involved in organising events for the Mayor and the community such as Remembrance Day, Christmas parties for senior citizens, Christmas lights switch on and various fundraising events.
She also had to deal with all the administration and legal responsibilities involved with running a Town Council. Councillors thanked her for her exemplary professionalism, efficiency and cheerful friendly support over the years.
Everyone will miss her very much!
Sadly due to the current restrictions it was not possible to have a leaving ’do’. for Carol. However the Mayor Carl Meader privately presented her with some garden centre vouchers as a gift from present and past councillors in recognition of their gratitude to her.
We all wish her all the best for a long and happy retirement. We hope that she will now have more time to enjoy her many hobbies including marathon running!
At the same time that the Council said ‘goodbye’ to Carol they said ‘hello and welcome’ to Helen White who takes over the position.
Carol will be a hard act to follow but councillors are sure that Helen’s enthusiasm and local knowledge will stand her in good stead to manage it well.
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