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The Mayor of Trafford - Councillor David Rees Higgins
David Rees Higgins grew up in the small Welsh town of Buckley, some 10 miles west of Chester. His late father was a Town and County Councillor, a J.P. His late mother was a staunch W.V.S. worker. His younger brother died some years ago.
David attended the local primary school followed by Mold Grammar. He then trained as a teacher at Chester College and Homerton College, Cambridge specialising in science.
He admits to spending most of his youthful energy on sport. In swimming he represented North Wales having won four different titles. He played football for his county schools team, winning a Welsh Schools Cup winners medal. He gained a number of Welsh trials. He played a wide range of other sports and has been a longstanding member of Sale Golf, Sale Rugby and Brooklands Sports Clubs.
His career saw him join the staff of Shrewsbury Technical College; he transferred to the Wakeman Grammar School. He moved to Leicestershire as Head of Science at a High School before moving to Melton Mowbray as Deputy Head of a large junior school. His final move was in 1973 to be Head of Brooklands School in Sale where he remained for 24 years.
One of his hobbies is music and he has played the organ in many churches in the Manchester area for occasional services. He is a former Secretary and President of Sale Rotary Club.
David joined Trafford Council soon after retirement and has served as Chairman of Area Board, Neighbourhood Forum and C.Y.P.S. Scrutiny. He represents Trafford on a range of outside bodies and local charities. He has been a Brooklands, Sale Ward Councillor for over 10 years.
David has been married to Wendy, a former Deputy Head Teacher, for 48 years. They have three children and four grandchildren - all but their youngest son living near them in Brooklands.
The Mayoress Wendy Christine Higgins
Wendy Christine Higgins was born in Hampshire where her father was an Officer in the Fleet Air Army. She moved to Shropshire in the early 1940's and was educated at the Priory Girls' Grammar School in Shrewsbury. She then trained as a primary school teacher in Liverpool teaching in Shropshire, Leicestershire and finally in the Old Trafford part of Trafford for 23 years, eventually retiring as Deputy Head Teacher in 1994.
Wendy has been married to David for 48 years. They met in a Shropshire village church where Wendy was in the choir and David the organist.
During their married life the family have lived in Shrewsbury, Barlestone, Melton Mowbray and, for the past 36 years, Sale. Wendy and David have been blessed with two sons, Paul and Richard and a daughter, Cathryn - all happily married. They are proud grandparents to Charlotte, Eleanor, Lucy and Sam.
Since retiring Wendy has been involved with University of the Third Age (U 3A) in Sale. She has served as Treasurer and is presently Vice-Chairman of the 300 member Sale Group. Wendy enjoys being involved with and being part of the congregation of St. John's Church in Brooklands.
Wendy is a member and Past President of the Inner Wheel Club of Sale. She is a former Governor of Worthington Road Primary School.
Requesting the Mayors' attendance
Both the Mayor and Mayoress look forward to their year in office and representing and serving residents, organisations and groups in the Borough.
If you would like the Mayor and Mayoress to attend an event, you can either Request Mayoral Attendance online or write to us using the address shown at the bottom of the page.
All engagements must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the actual engagement as the Diary often fills up quickly.
Learn more about The Mayor of Trafford
Mayoral Insignia
For official engagements, chain of office of the Mayor and Mayoress are worn. Find out about the history of the Chains.
Mayor's Charity
The Mayor and his wife Wendy have chosen Stockdales as their Mayoral charity and will be organising and leading fund raising events to support this very deserving local charity.
Past Mayors
From 1975 ownwards, find out who has been Mayor of Trafford.
Trafford Coat of Arms
Read about the history of the Trafford coat of arms and discover the meaning behind it's design.
Who to contact
Trafford Council
Mayor's Office
Trafford Town Hall
Talbot Road
Stretford
Manchester
M32 0YT
Email: mayors.office@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 912 4106
This page was last reviewed on 24 September 2009
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