Arun district chairman gives charities a £4,000 boost

Dennis, who has been fund-raising for Macmillan Cancer Support throughout his year in office, presented the charity with an impressive cheque for £4,336.06 during his final reception night, earlier this month (April).

He said: “I have had a truly inspiring and humbling year, attending great events across our marvellous district. It has been extremely rewarding and a great honour to meet so many wonderful people from our community.

“My wife, Enfys, and I have been made to feel so welcome and were met with great enthusiasm at the many occasions we have attended. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to act as ambassador for Arun District Council.”

Dennis said that his highlights of his term in office included a civic service at Angmering Baptist Church, the Community Hero Awards, a farewell reception for Arun’s former chief executive Ian Sumnall, as well as a charity dinner dance at the Hilton Avisford Park, in February, which raised more than £1,000. Council leader Gillian Brown praised Dennis for being a “great ambassador” for the district.

Dennis wished to thank all those who have helped him over the year.

He said: “During this period of austerity it makes me very proud to know that we can still pull together for charity and raise money for those who need our support.”

He is due to hand over the chain of office during the annual council meeting at the Civic Centre, in Maltravers Road, on Wednesday, May 9, when vice-chairman Ann Smee is to be voted in as Arun’s new chairman.