Meet councillor David Romney, the current Chairman & Mayor of Oakham.
It's time to get to know an Oakham Town Councillor a little better and this week we are meeting councillor David Romney, the current Chairman & Mayor of Oakham.
David was voted in as chair at the AGM in May 2019 and has steered the town council throughout the corona pandemic.
Oakham Town Council Say:
David is a proactive Mayor who has led by example and been a true pleasure to work with. Anyone that has met him will tell you that David is an extremely approachable and friendly person and I have been privileged to witness first hand the strong positive relationships he has built up with the residents of Oakham. David can be relied upon to pitch in at every level, from representing Oakham at formal events to setting out and putting away chairs at the summer concerts in Cutts Close, he's a true asset and much respected by both the Town Council and Oakham as a whole.
David says
"This is me.....
Originally from Sleaford, I’ve had politics in my life for as long as I can remember. My Grandfather having been a trade unionist and my father Mayor of Sleaford. A role I was to also hold. I have served on North Kesteven District Council, Lincolnshire County Council and also Sleaford Town Council , clocking up 22 years in Local government.
After meeting Di, (15 years ago), I moved to Oakham to be with her and her 2 girls. Whom have now, both, blessed us with grandchildren!
I am a Electrical engineer, by trade. Working as self employed and employed. But during the covid pandemic i was made redundant which made a worrying time even more of a challenge! After much consideration i decided to be self-employed again, this time based in Rutland and Stamford.
In my free time, I love to get on my motorcycle. We have such beauty in this area, its great to tour and explore both the local area and beyond. Joining the local Harley Davidson Chapter based in Uppingham, we have been involved in local charity events and get togethers.
In recent years i have also expanded on my skills in Motorcycle building and fabrication. Every day a learning curve. During lockdown it has kept me occupied and sane, just!
As this year closes, with the new chairman and Mayor to be appointed on the 5th May 2021, I look back on 2 years holding this position as having highs and lows. We have welcomed new businesses to Oakham, Supported local charities and hopefully promoted Oakham and its residents to the best of our ability.
I do believe this town and County has so much to offer to both its community and visitors.
I will remain part of OTC, will strive to do my best for my ward of North West Oakham, and hopefully continue to seek and secure improvements and development for Oakham and its residents."
