DELIGHTED charities each received their share of money raised by the former Stourport Mayor during her time in office.

Councillor Vi Higgs collected £5,813 through a number of organised events during 2017/18 including concerts with The Kidderminster Male Choir and Bromyard Wind Band.

She and her consort Andrew also arranged boat trips, afternoon tea, quizzes and the annual Mayor’s Ball.

She presented £2,881.50 to her chosen charities Home Start Wyre Forest and Acorns Children’s Hospice. Councillor Higgs also made a small donation of £50 to the Elizabeth Mills Centre.