Corby Town Council in Britain has elected its first black mayor, and guess what?, he is Zimbabwean. Councillor Tafadzwa Chikoto was formally given the role at a meeting at the Corby Cube, where Cllr Leanne Buckingham became the new deputy mayor. Cllr Chikoto, known to many as Taffy, served as deputy mayor last year, becoming…
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Cllr Chikoto, known to many as Taffy, said: It means a lot for me and my family being elected as the first ever black deputy mayor in Corby Town as it is also for all of the people in the BAME community. This is truly a great example of how diverse and progressive Corby is and hope that this will bring unity and further integration within our community. I have lived in Corby, for more than 15 years and now have teenage sons who have grown up in this community. Moving from London to take advantage of the new developments and housing that was targeted for professionals living in London was the best move I made as Corby was and continues to be a thriving and welcoming town which made me feel right at home.