Bertha agrees to observe the Council rules by declaring gifts, but clearly does not. Unbelievable that she should accept £900 worth of free clothing so she could "look good" during her Mayoral year. What ever happened to charity shops. No other Brent Mayor in living memory has accepted free clothing or had £1200 FREE photography paid for by a donor. It is the equivalent of married couples having their official wedding photographs paid for free and we all know this does not happen.SHAME ..SHAME...SHAME...
Also see link to Registered Gifts and Hospitality to Members - click on link below
See bottom left hand corner - Bertha Joseph was appointed by the Parish Priest without any democratic election, Chair of the Parish Council. Since the recent relevations many parishioners are un-happy that she remains in post. BUT just because she had her civic service and attended Christmas mass their wearing her Mayoral chain and outfit this brought publicity to the Church and their is some reluctance by those in charge to ask her to stand down. Many argue that Bertha is just networking.
Rubbish dumped opposite the home of Bertha Joseph - left for 2 weeks. The Estate Agent's board Harlesden Heights is run by her son - not clear if these signs have Council permission - as they are plastered all around the Elmswood Tennis Club