FORMER Swindon mayor Derek Benfield was one of the best civic leaders in the country.
Mr Benfield, pictured, is one of 10 former civic chiefs in the finals of the Co-op Bank Mayor of the Year awards.
During his year in office he bowed out in May Mr Benfield, 71, attended 800 engagements and raised £18,000.
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