ROSEMARY Gilligan has been named the new mayor of Hertsmere. The Shenley councillor was nominated by her fellow members at a meeting of Hertsmere Borough Council last night (Wednesday). The 52-year-old, whose ward includes South Mimms, takes over from fel

ROSEMARY Gilligan has been named the new mayor of Hertsmere.

The Shenley councillor was nominated by her fellow members at a meeting of Hertsmere Borough Council last night (Wednesday).

The 52-year-old, whose ward includes South Mimms, takes over from fellow Conservative Sandra Parnell.

Cllr Gilligan follows in the footsteps of her father Tim, who was the borough's mayor in 1990/91.

Her chosen charities will be Action for ME and disability network Radar.

She said: "Being a mayor is a huge honour and I look forward to a busy year ahead and to meeting people in the community."

Also at last night's meeting, Bushey Tory councillor Linda Silver was appointed deputy mayor, while Morris Bright retained his role as leader of the council.

* For more reaction from Cllr Gilligan, plus a look back at Cllr Parnell's mayoral year, see next week's Potters Bar Edition.