WOKINGHAM Town Council has a new clerk, after the retirement of her predecessor.
Katy Hughes has joined the team at the town hall in Market Place, taking over from Jan Nowecki.
While she is new to Wokingham town, she is no stranger to the role, as she was previously town clerk to Wokingham Without Parish Council.
Before entering into the public sector, she worked in international finance in London, latterly in project and problem-solving roles.
She said she is honoured to be appointed to the role.
“Having lived within Wokingham borough for the past 16 years, I know the area and Wokingham town well,” she said.
“I am excited to be able to support the council in delivering services to the local community and supporting the council’s values of inclusivity, distinctiveness, sustainability, and service.
“As I settle in, I look forward to forging good working relationships with our residents, the many local businesses, service providers, charities and voluntary organisations that make Wokingham one of the best places to live and work within the UK.”
Ms Nowecki served the town council for 11 years, and was the second woman to have held the role.
During her tenure she worked with Council to deliver a number of high-profile projects and built strong relationships across the whole community, including, an annual arts and culture programme was developed bringing free local entertainment to the town such as the International Street Concert, Wokingham Children’s Book Festival, Theatre in the Park and Chalk About It.
Last year she helped organise the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Party in the Park in Elms Field, and then, in September, the Proclamation of King Charles III.
The leader of Wokingham Town Council, Cllr Imogen Shepherd-Dubey: “It’s been a pleasure to work with Jan Nowecki since I joined the Council in 2015 and became leader in 2019.
“Her passion for, and dedication to the town of Wokingham has been unmatched. She leaves the Town Council in great shape.
“Her successor Katy Hughes brings a broad set of skills from both business and local government, and I look forward to working with Katy and the rest of the council to champion the needs of residents and businesses within the town.”
