New Elstree & Borehamwood town mayor, Cllr Farida Turner, right, pictured next to deputy mayor, Cllr Sandra Parnell A new town mayor for Elstree & Borehamwood has been appointed. Councillor Farida Turner, who is a Conservative town and borough councillor in Borehamwood, has taken on the civic role for the second time in her political career. Cllr Turner previously served as town mayor in 2008 and she was sworn in for her latest term, at Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council s annual council meeting on May 4. Accepting the honour, Cllr Turner promised she will do the very best she can to serve the residents in the community.