Fred Evans, 1907 - 1908 (1909 April-Nov)

A non-conformist member of the Mount Zion Church in Horseley Fields, Evans worked for Wolverhampton Council for thirteen years and was a member of the Markets, Free Library, Water and other committees. He oversaw the extension of the wholesale market and advocated the public abattoir, establishing the cold stores, although he faced criticism for the latter. He helped to secure eighty acres of land at Rough Hills to build a recreational area for public use, offering employment opportunities for many local people during its construction; and promoted the opening of a branch reading room in Evans Street, Whitmore Reans. In 1984 he was the council representative for Dunstall Ward, and was elected mayor in 1907. J..Jones The Mayors of Wolverhampton Vol 2 (Whitehead Brothers,Wolverhampton)
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