That this House congratulates Helen Simpson on her outstanding service to Hungerford as she steps down as the town’s longest-serving Mayor and as a member of Hungerford Town Council; recognises her decade of dedicated public service, including a record eight terms as Mayor; further recognises that her decision to stand for Mayor was inspired by a promise to her late father, typifying her deep personal commitment and devotion to public service; praises her leadership in delivering significant local projects, such as the Neighbourhood Development Plan; acknowledges her role in supporting and championing local volunteers, who have been at the heart of the council’s achievements over the past ten years; and thanks her, along with Deputy Mayor Claire Winser, for their unwavering dedication and lasting contribution to Hungerford.
