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Former Mayor of Chesham

Wilford Augustus, Former Mayor of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. Championing Stronger Businesses, Smarter Governance, More Prosperous Communities.

Official portrait of Wilford Augustus wearing the mayoral chain of office.
Formal portrait of Wilford Augustus in the mayoral robes, hat and chain of office.
  1. Mayor of Chesham · First Citizen
  2. Chairman of the Council
  3. Deputy Mayor
  4. Conservative Councillor

Local enterprise and community life

As Mayor of Chesham, I held no direct influence over the national economy, yet I believe I played a meaningful, if modest, role in strengthening our local one – from launching the Chesham Town App, to championing the town’s first-ever Italian Car Show, bringing forward the policy that enabled the redevelopment of Lowndes Park and supporting it through to fruition, and backing events that helped bring renewed life to the high street.

My election was historic, but it was ultimately a reflection of the inclusive and welcoming spirit of the people of Chesham. For that trust, and for the privilege of serving them, I will always say: thank you.

Local initiatives supported

Chesham Town Council · Roll of mayors

Mayors of Chesham from 1974 – 2024

The council’s roll of mayors records Wilford Augustus’s service as Mayor of Chesham in 2023–24.

Wilford AugustusMayor of Chesham · 2023–2024

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Chesham Town Council’s wooden roll of mayors, with Wilford Augustus, 2023–24, inscribed at the bottom right.

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Town-centre events & car show7 photographs
An open-top car and crowds gathered along Chesham High Street.
Wilford Augustus in mayoral chains with fellow attendees on Chesham High Street.
Joining the car display in mayoral chains—a moment from a town-centre community event.
Cars, visitors and local businesses sharing Chesham’s town centre.
Visitors exploring the vehicle displays alongside the shops of Chesham High Street.
A sports-car display beside Chesham’s war memorial, with residents and visitors gathering nearby.
Wilford Augustus greeting onlookers from an open-top car while wearing the mayoral chains.
Community celebrations4 photographs
Joining a community celebration beneath bunting and seasonal decorations.
A photograph with a young attendee during a community celebration.
Sharing a moment with a young attendee at a decorated community event.
Wilford Augustus with a young attendee during a local celebration.

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