Councillor Peter Ankers

On 15th May 2008 I was appointed Mayor of Woking and therefore, constitutionally, I have to be non-political for the forthcoming civic year.

My wife, Gill, and I are both very much looking forward to our year.  In my 'acceptance speech' I said that we particularly want to see at first hand the valuable work done by volunteers and voluntary organisations that make such a wonderfully positive contribution to the life of our Borough.  Without this effort Woking would be much worse off.

I also very much admire the work of the Chamber of Commerce who do so much to support the businesses in our Borough. I pledged to do all I can to help the Chamber and the economic base of Woking.

My charity this year is the Friends of Woking Community Hospital. I believe the hospital itself fulfils a much needed role for residents whilst the Friends have a superb record of raising money for the benefit of patients and staff.

If anyone wishes to contribute to my charity then please do not hesitate to contact me.