The Mayor of Havant

• Tell me about the Office of Mayor
• What does the Mayor do?
• What is the correct way of addressing the Mayor?
• Who is the Mayor of Havant at the moment?
• How can I contact the Mayor?
• Will the Mayor attend my function/activity?
• What are the Mayor's Charities?
• Charity Events

Tell me about the Office of Mayor

First Citizen

Functions

What does the Mayor do?

• presides over meetings of the Council so that its business can be carried out efficiently and with regard to the rights of Councillors and the interests of the community;
• ensures that the Council meeting is a forum for the debate of matters of concern to the local community and the place at which members who are not on the Cabinet are able to hold the Cabinet and committee chairmen to account;
• promotes public involvement in the Council's activities;
• can be the "conscience" of the Council; and
• attends such civic and ceremonial functions as the Council as he/she determines appropriate.

• there will be one or more good causes to which the Mayor will devote considerable time and energy, both through fund raising and by giving and obtaining publicity;
• the Mayor will represent the Borough at Civic and related events both within and outside the Borough;
• he/she will often be the principal guest of local and national charitable and business organisations, schools etc;
• he/she should encourage by deed and help all voluntary organisations in the Borough.

What is the correct way of addressing the Mayor?

Who is the Mayor of Havant at the moment?

How can I contact the Mayor?

Will the Mayor attend my function/activity?

What are the Mayor's Charities?

After much deliberation, I have decided that my charities for this coming Mayoral year 2012/2013 will be as follows:-

The Portsmouth and East Hampshire branch of The Samaritans

(Registered Charity No. 243227).

This is my main named charity.

They provide a listening service for those in need. This service is entirely voluntary. They also provide a “listening ear” service for those in Kingston Prison.  Their website is www.samaritans.org/portsmouth/

In addition I have chosen three other charities that I wish to support and these are:-

FLASH (Family Liaison Autism Support Havant)

(Registered Charity No. 1104885).

This is a voluntary group who provide help and support for those families with Autistic children.

Whilst conditions such as Down’s Syndrome are visually apparent, Autism is something that cannot be seen.  Autism is a disability causing social interaction and communication difficulties.  For someone with autism everyday life can seem chaotic and confusing.  The impact of autism can be debilitating, and isolating, both for the person with autism and their family.  Many people find it helpful and comforting to meet other families who share the same anxieties and problems as themselves. 

I would like to dedicate my charitable support for FLASH  to the memory of David  Farrow, who, along with Hilary Farrow, was instrumental in making the charity a reality. Their website is:-  www.flashonline.org.uk/

CancerWise

(Registered Charity No. 290574)

This is a charity giving support for those suffering from Cancer. This, non-medical, support includes psychological support, group activities and complementary therapy. CancerWise started in Havant and is currently based in Chichester. They hope to be able to open a new centre in the Havant area and, at the moment, cover the area between Fareham and Worthing. Their website is:-  www.cancerwise.org.uk/

Smile Support & Care

(Registered Charity No. 1047359)

Smile is an Eastleigh based charity who are currently raising funds to build a respite centre alongside Rachel Maddocks Special Needs School in Eagle Avenue, Cowplain.  This charity started in 1994 with three carers and now has a staff of more than 160, giving over 1,300 hours of care each week. Their website is:-  http://www.smilesupport.org.uk/

I also intend that, once again, there will be a pot of money to be distributed, at the end of my year, to other local charities.

Applications for funding from this element of the Appeal are to be made in writing.  Application forms to apply for funding will be available in January 2013 and applications will need to be submitted by 8^th April 2013.

Councillor Gerald Shimbart

Mayor of Havant