THE chairman of Braintree Council has revealed her chosen charities for the year.
Councillor Sue Wilson will raise money for Colne Valley Railway Preservation, based in Castle Hedingham, Friends of Flitch Way in Braintree and Home-Start Essex.
Councillor Wilson, who is the ward member for Witham Central, was elected as chairman for Braintree Council for the civic year 2021/22 at an Annual General Meeting in April.
Councillor Wilson said: “I look forward to raising money during my civic year and have chosen three fantastic organisations.
"The past year has been tough one for many charities so I hope I can go some way to highlight the great work carried out by Colne Valley Railway Preservation, The Friends of the Flitch Way and Home-Start Essex and help support their fundraising efforts."
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Paul Lemon from Colne Valley Railway Preservation said they are grateful to have been chosen.
Money raised will help them maintain educational activities and the museum.
Stan Davies from The Friends of Flitch Way said: "We are delighted that Cllr Wilson has chosen us, we work hard to maintain and improve the Flitch Way, Blackwater Rail Trail and Essex countryside areas for the benefit of the community."
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