The Mayor

 

Councillor Derek Lacey was born and bred in Chesham and is proud to have represented the residents of the Pond Park area as an independent councillor since being first elected to the Town Council in 1987. He is also a district councillor and was elected to the position of Vice-Chairman of Chiltern District Councillor in 2009. This is his second term of office as Mayor, having previously served in this position in 1995-96. 

With a background in market trading, Cllr Lacey has a continuing interest in Chesham's markets and welcomes the work of local groups to regenerate the High Street and bring new business to the town. He is also very involved in health issues and has campaigned for the provision of healthcare services since the closure of Chesham Hospital.