There were A number of mayor making ceremonies last week around the county including High Wycombes Mayor weigh- in at the weekend.
The tradition started in 1638 . By weighing the mayor and local dignitaries each year, the citizens of the town could see if the mayor was “getting fat” off of the taxpayer’s pound.
Today, the Weigh-In is just a symbolic act, instead of rotten fruit they just get booed if they have gained a few pounds.
Wycombe MP Steve Baker took it all very seriously and has been in training for weeks.
The tradition was a lot of fun for the crowds who came out to see Cllr Arif hussain take part in his first official duty as High Wycombe Mayor.
To find out about the history and tradition of the High Wycombe Mayor Weigh-In CLICK HERE
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