Council remembers former Mayor, Bill Greenwood
Former councillor and past Mayor of Woking, Bill Greenwood, has sadly died and is fondly remembered by Woking Borough Council.
He was first elected in 1971 as ward councillor for Old Woking, Mayford and Sutton, under the old Urban District Council. From 1974 to 1984, he was then elected to represent Kingfield and Westfield for Woking Borough Council.
Mr Greenwood became Mayor of Woking in 1979, a position he was proud to hold.
He took an active role in the day-to-day running of the council, serving on many committees including the Policy, General Services and Recreation, Personnel, Finance, Highways and Leisure Committees.
Upon hearing the news, Cllr Amanda Boote, current Mayor of Woking, said:
My deepest condolences go out to Mr Greenwood’s family and friends at this difficult time.
He was a long-term resident of Woking and served as a councillor for 13 years for both Woking Urban District Council and the borough council. During his time as Mayor, he chose to raise funds for Victoria Hospital which was marking its eightieth anniversary.
Mr Greenwood passed away on 21 June aged 88.