A PRIVATE reception was held for the past mayor and mayoress last month. 

It came after Wiltshire Council cleared councillor Atiqul Hoque of an alleged breach of its code of conduct. 

Cllr Hoque was the 762nd The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Salisbury, from 2023 to 2024. 

The private reception was in Salisbury Guildhall on Tuesday, October 22. 

Cllr Hoque was thanked for his efforts during his time as mayor, which saw more than £30,000 raised for his three chosen charities -  Salisbury and Wilton Rotary, Salisbury Hospice Charity and Wilton Riding for The Disabled. 

(Image: Spencer Mulholland)

Those present included Cllr Hoque's friends and family and representatives from across the city. 

Cllr Hoque have a short speech and refreshments were served. 

Wiltshire Council has been contacted for comment.