I would like to thank all those who said kind words to me and about me at the recent mayor making and council annual meeting, and also to all those who have written or telephoned since May 1.

It has been a privilege and a pleasure to represent the people of Westham West, many I have known since I was a child.

Being brief holder for tourism, leisure and community facilities for the past year has been a particular delight.

I have met so many terrific people - people from all around the borough who are doing such amazing things for the borough.

I wish them all well. I would like to thank the members of W&PBC staff for all their help and support but particularly those associated with my brief.

They work so hard on our behalf on the beach, in our parks and gardens and arranging the events that we all enjoy so much.

I won't name them, they know who you are and it has been truly wonderful to know them and work with them. Thank you.

Kate Wheller, High Street, Wyke Regis.