1 September (Part 3) - Fancy that. ‘ere wigo again
When
I’ve seen Will Tuckley at council meetings all dressed up in a wig complete with pirate’s pigtail
I’ve always assumed it must signify recognition that he is in some way responsible for upholding
lawful operations within Bexley council. What a ridiculous concept!
Mr. John Watson, a regular attendee at council meetings who worked within the legal
fraternity all his life wasn’t so sure and decided to ask Bexley council why its Chief Executive
wears a wig. He actually got a reply!
It said, “The Annual meeting of the Council is historically, both a formal and
ceremonial event, which witnesses the swearing-in to office of the new Mayor and
the retirement from office of the outgoing Past Mayor. It has for many years
been the convention that Bexley’s Chief Executive, as advisor to the Mayor at
this meeting, wears the wig and gown.”
It doesn’t really explain why Will has been seen wearing the wig at other meetings
but it confirms that my supposition was wrong and John was right. Will Tuckley’s
wig is pure fancy dress.