Thousands raised for charities by outgoing mayor

Mayor Mo Marsh with the charity fundraising cyclists from the Brighton and Hove Property Consortium

During her mayoral year, which finishes on Thursday, May 17, Councillor Marsh carried out more than 387 engagements.

Of these 52 – or one a week – were events or receptions in the Mayor’s Parlour, 25 involved faith groups or communities, 11 involved sport or sporting activities, 53 were traditional or heritage events, 45 were meetings, 29 involved the arts or creative communities, 40 were charity, fundraising or volunteer events, 20 involved aspects of health, age or well-being, 32 involved young people, 17 supported the economy and 63 were in support of neighbourhoods, inclusion, communities and equalities.

During the past year more than £45,000 has been raised for the mayor’s five charities, the Martlets Hospice, Albion in the Community, RISE, the Sussex Heart Charity and the Clock Tower Sanctuary.

Proceeds from the Brighton to Brussels bike ride have so far contributed more than £24,000 of the total raised to date.

Conservative councillor Dee Simson, the current deputy mayor, is expected to take over as mayor from Thursday.

Green councillor Alex Phillips is expected to take on the role of deputy mayor.

The mayor thanked Father Robert Norbury for his work as chaplain and his support throughout the year.

She thanked Councillor Simson for deputising at many events and for her support and flexibility.

And she thanked Robert Brown – a leading figure in the community in her Moulsecoomb and Bevendean ward – for his support as her mayoral consort.