LONDON (TIP): An Indian origin councilor has been elected as the mayor of populous Loughton town in the UK. Philip Abraham has been serving as the deputy mayor for the last one year. He has taken over the role from previous mayor Carol Davis. Loughton is the most populous town in the Epping Forest District of Essex. The Mayor represents the town at civic occasions, as well as at events held by the town’s schools, clubs and other community and charitable organizations. “I am absolutely thrilled to have been elected as the mayor,” he said after the election.

(Source: PTI)