Edward Beards, 1957 - 1958

Beards was elected to Bilston Borough Council in November 1947, representing the Town Hall Ward. He lived at "Belmont" Nightingale Place, Bilston. He had joined the teaching profession in 1920, and was head teacher of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic School. He was also President of the Bilston Conservative Club. His term of office as mayor ran from 1957 to 1958.