Mayor of Preston

Councillor Bobby Cartwright

I was born in Lytham but left very soon after as my father was a serving officer in the Royal Air Force. During growing up we lived in several European countries and as a result I attended many schools but completed my education in England. I then joined the British Red Cross and served in Military Hospitals.

In 1972 I returned to Preston to join my parents where I met and married Neil and we now have a son, Robert. I have grown to love and be proud of my adopted City. I have been a councillor now for 14 yeas joining the council originally in 1985 and Neil and I will be the first councillor husband and wife team in Preston history.

I am a very strong supporter not only of the Mayoralty but of the civic life of our city and promise to uphold traditions of the office. This partly goes back to my forces days. While the Mayor has very few actual powers they are the public face of the city. The role is above party politics.

Mayor's Charities

My charities this year are Home Start Preston, The Soldiers Charity and The RAFT Benevolent Fund North West.