The photograph shows Derek administering the oath of office to Stafford’s new mayor, Councillor Stanley Sheppard in the Council Chamber.

After 8 years as deputy town clerk, Derek had been appointed to the main position to succeed Mr T. Broughton Nowell. Belvedere Close, Blackburn, Stoke-on-Trent, Lincoln, Mr A. N. F. Rees of Birmingham and Mr P. G. Rust of Leamington Spa are mentioned.