High Wycombe welcomed a new mayor during one of the town’s oldest traditions on Saturday.

Councillor Brian Pearce took the chains from Councillor Zia Ahmed at the mayor making ceremony in the town centre following a unanimous vote.

Cllr Pearce was sworn in as mayor at a meeting of the Charter Trustees in the morning of May 20 which was followed by the official “weigh in”.

In an ancient tradition that is unique to High Wycombe, residents get to see if politicians and dignitaries have been overindulging during their time in office, as they take a seat on the scales in front of the crowds. 

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