Author: simon
New Ventnor Mayor Named
Saturday, 26th May, 2007 at 6:37 am, Isle of Wight
Susan Scoccia is the new mayor of Ventnor.
She was sworn in last night in a glorious ceremony on the upper floors of Winter Gardens, while the assembled Ventnorians gather below on the terrace, honouring it in the way they know best, having a drink while worshipping to the ancient sun god.
Proposed by Robbie Mew, saying Susan was “an excellent choice,” and seconded by Brenda Lawson, Susan said she would use her “best judgement and capabilities to serve the town.” Thanking the town council for the confidence it had shown in her, she complemented the retiring mayor, Brian Lucas, for acting in such a “cool, calm and relaxed way” in the last year, hoping that she could emulate those skills.
In her acceptance speech, she said she “loved the hard work and serving the community,” which she found very rewarding. There were two specific things she wanted to achieve this year 1) getting Ventnor, Quality Council Status and 2) to see the Blue flag return to Ventnor.
She was pleased to see Ventnor taking good steps forward and felt a confidence in the town.
Maureen Cawley was selected again as deputy mayor.
Stepping down as the previous Mayor, Brian Lucas said it had been an honour and a privilege to have served the town.
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May 26th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
Mark must be thrilled that his heroine has achieved recognition for all her selflessness, as we all are.
It is to be hoped that she will do all within her power to stop the unchecked developments by both greedy property developers and housing associations, building flats which nobody wants.
Serving the community can be very rewarding, very rewarding indeed.
May 26th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
Simon said:
“while the assembled Ventnorians gather below on the terrace, honouring it in the way they know best, having a drink while worshipping to the ancient sun god.”
Are you saying, Simon, that the assembled Ventnorians could not give ” a good cahhot”?
A trifle irreverent toward someone who has already given us more than we could have expected.
May 26th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
(I am guessing you mean cahoot Bertie?)…. a bit cutting Simon??
I agree with your last sentence Bertie…….as I think you would expect!
May 26th, 2007 at 10:46 pm
still think the chuckle brothers would do a good job
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May 27th, 2007 at 7:52 am
Aren’t they on IWradio at lunchtime?
May 28th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
“1) getting Ventnor, Quality Council Status and 2) to see the Blue flag return to Ventnor.
Hmmn! No mention of 20MPH or one way system on the Esplanade then? Would have thought more important than a blue flag!
And what happened to the “feasibility study”?
May 29th, 2007 at 9:49 am
[...] This news, along with paid lifeguards and the fact that the beach is kept clean and well run by Jim and Sophie Blake is sure to win us the Blue Flag status next year. [...]
June 1st, 2007 at 9:32 am
May 13th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
[...] Mayor, Maureen Cawley, proposed that current mayor, Susan Scoccia be voted in again to enable her to complete her work with helping Ventnor achieve Quality Council [...]