Judith Cunningham
Judith Cunningham | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Bedford | |
| In office 2002–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Olney |
| Succeeded by | Frank Branston |
| Bedford Borough Council member for Wootton, Bedfordshire | |
| In office 1996–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Liberal Democrats |
Judith Cunningham ( – October 11, 2024) was a British politician, the final ceremonial Mayor of Bedford, and Liberal Democrat Bedford Borough Councillor for Wootton (1996 – 2011)
Political Career
First elected to the Bedford Borough Council in 1996, joining as a liberal democrat. She would spend 13 years for the Council in its District mode, two years as a Unitary.[1]
Judith Cunningham became Mayor of Bedford in 2002.[2][3] She was the second Jewish Mayor of Bedford and last ceremonial Mayor of Bedford.[1]
In 2006 Judith Cunningham won the election borough councillor with a percentage of 47.3% (864 people).[4]
She won the 2009 local election receiving a seat alongside Tim Hill. She received 919 votes.[5]
Religion
Judith Cunningham was Jewish.[1]
Legacy
In 2002 Judith was the final ceremonial Mayor of Bedford, for which she got the reputation of being the last "true" Mayor of Bedford.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Hutchinson, Paul (2024-10-11). "Bedford's last ceremonial mayor and former Wootton councillor dies". Bedford Independent. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "Lib Dem Group Officers and Spokespeople Elected". www.bedfordlibdems.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "Judith Cunningham". bedsarchives.bedford.gov.uk. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "Local Elections Archive Project - 2006 - Bedford". www.andrewteale.me.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "Bedford Borough Elections 2009 - The Latest Results Updated Live!". www.bedfordlibdems.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ Publishing, Progress (2024-04-09). "How the mayors of Bedford Borough have left their mark". Bedford Independent. Retrieved 2025-11-19.