Council: Cllr Brian Eagling voted Mayor of Havering

Last night’s annual meeting of the council saw Cllr Brian Eagling be elected as the new Mayor of Havering.

Councillors voted 28 to 15 in favour of the East Havering Resident’s Group councillor to take over the reins from Conservative Cllr Linda Trew.

He said: “I am delighted to have been given the honour of being named as the mayor of our borough for the second time and hopefully I will once again be supported by the people of Havering.”

Cllr Philippa Crowder was appointed as Deputy Mayor.

For a full report of last night’s council meeting see tomorrow’s Recorder.