MAYOR'S MOMENT: A royal visit and a grand opening

By The Newsroom
Published 15th Mar 2018, 10:34 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 03:13 BST
Billy at the opening of Poundstretcher in WickBilly at the opening of Poundstretcher in Wick
Billy at the opening of Poundstretcher in Wick
Since becoming mayor I have found that each week offers something different, from fetes, performances and fund raisers to meetings and exhibitions '“ and this week I added a royal visit to the list.

On Tuesday I had the pleasure of being invited to be a part of the official receiving line-up at Fittleworth Medical’s opening of its new premises on Kingley Gate, being visited by HRH the Duke of Kent.

After arriving by helicopter at the Littlehampton Academy his Royal Highness made his way to the centre, where Jackie Pendleton, chair of Arun District Council, Nigel Lynn, chief executive of Arun District Council, myself as mayor and directors of Fittleworth Medical were presented by the Lord–Lieutenant of West Sussex, Susan Pyper.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Following this, we were invited to the board room for a short presentation describing the work of the company and it was pleasing to hear their passion and commitment to customer service and taking extra time to ensure customers are each made to feel valued.

We were then given a tour of the premises, the opportunity to meet and talk with staff and groups associated with the company and finally an unveiling of a commemorative plaque by the Duke of Kent.