Skipton’s fair Mayor
Fairtrade stalwart, Councillor Alan Hickman has been elected as the Mayor of Skipton. Alan has been a long serving member on the Skipton Fairtrade Initiative Group, which was responsible for Skipton gaining Fairtrade Town status in 2014.
Skipton Mayoress, Marie Hickman and the Mayor, Councillor Alan Hickman
Coordinator of Fairtrade Yorkshire, Mark Dawson attended the Mayor Making ceremony at Skipton Town Hall and stated: “This is a well deserved appointment for Alan, who has a marvellous track record in supporting Fairtrade and other action for social justice. He is a great ambassador for Skipton and will make a fantastic Mayor.”
The ceremony was attended by local well-wishers, including Liz and Chantelle from Fairtrade Skipton and John Grogan MP was also in attendance.
