BOLTON’S outging Mayor has urged fellow councillors not to pass up the opportunity of wearing the robes and chains of office should it come along.

Cllr Roger Hayes was addressing the council chamber after the inauguration of new Mayor Elaine Sherrington.

He said: “You will have a marvellous year, one you will remember for the rest of your life. Enjoy every minute, you will discover so many good things going on in this marvellous borough. “

He added: “If you get the opportunity, take it, you will never regret it.”