A year in pictures of the retiring Mayor of Calderdale Marcus Thompson

It has been a jam packed year for the outgoing Mayor of Calderdale who has brought smiles and laughter to the council chamber of his stories about his wonderful visits across the borough.

Retiring Mayor of Calderdale Marcus Thompson said he had learned during his civic year that Calderdale was a “wonderful mosaic” of communities and groups that together made the borough a great place. To celebrate this we have these fantastic pictures reflecting on his time as mayor.

The outgoing Mayor of Calderdale Marcus Thompsonplaceholder image
The outgoing Mayor of Calderdale Marcus Thompson
The Mayor and Mayoress of Calderdale Coun Marcus Thmpson and Nicola Chance-Thmpson.placeholder image
The Mayor and Mayoress of Calderdale Coun Marcus Thmpson and Nicola Chance-Thmpson.
Halifax Charity Gala procession. Mayor of Calderdale councillor Marcus Thompson and Mayoress Nicky Chance-Thompson.placeholder image
Halifax Charity Gala procession. Mayor of Calderdale councillor Marcus Thompson and Mayoress Nicky Chance-Thompson.
Anne Lister blue plaque unveiling at Shibden Hall Halifax.placeholder image
Anne Lister blue plaque unveiling at Shibden Hall Halifax.
Calderdale College graduation parade. Principal John Rees, left, with Mayor of Calderdale councillor Marcus Thompson.placeholder image
Calderdale College graduation parade. Principal John Rees, left, with Mayor of Calderdale councillor Marcus Thompson.
Calderdale College graduation parade. From the left, Principal John Rees, Mayor of Calderdale councillor Marcus Thompson and chair of governors Peter Clark.placeholder image
Calderdale College graduation parade. From the left, Principal John Rees, Mayor of Calderdale councillor Marcus Thompson and chair of governors Peter Clark.
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