Catherine agreed: “I’ve always been the one walking behind Tom, posting the leaflets through the doors but now it’s the other way round.”
The sociology and psychology graduate does admits that some local residents have been quite cynical about her success, which has also seen her carrying out the deputy mayor role for the past two years.
“When I was elected as deputy, a few people wrote into the local paper saying I was too young and only been picked because of my looks,” she said.
“On the whole though, when people get to know me they can see that I care and want to get involved.”
The couple, who run successful recruitment business, The Talent Pool Company, and are currently renovating their Grade II-listed 18th century Georgian home, have also appeared in an online poll of the country’s best-looking councilors.
However, Catherine will be taking a break from the company following her inauguration at the Windsor Guildhall as her role as mayor is a full-time job and will see her carrying 750 civic duties over the next 12 months.
The former pupil of Carters School in Sunningdale said she is keen for her people-focused political career to continue.
“Being a mayor is a more community-based role and less political, which is what I enjoy most,” she said.
“I won’t be called Mayoress because that’s the name for a mayor’s wife. You’re meant to be Mr Mayor but a lot of women ask to be Madam Mayor. I’d rather just be called Cat.”
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