Borough Mayor Cllr Adrian Mather has welcomed 29 new residents following a citizenship ceremony at Wokingham Town Hall.
People originally from Europe, Africa, and Asia attended the ceremony on Wednesday July 17, which was conducted by registrars from Wokingham Borough Council.
Deputy Lieutenant Richard Anderson presented the new residents with certificates and Cllr Mather presented each of them with the gift of a passport cover. Since becoming Borough Mayor in May, Cllr Mather has welcomed a total of 58 new residents.
Cllr Mather said: “Receiving citizenship is a significant and memorable milestone in a person’s life, formally welcoming you into your local community, as well as the rest of Britain.
“Whether you have lived here for a number of years, or only just arrived, Wokingham Borough accepts you with open arms. Our borough is made up of thriving diverse communities and many people choose to live here because it is such a great place."
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