Gateshead councillors appoint new ceremonial Mayor for the upcoming year

Gateshead councillors appoint new ceremonial Mayor for the upcoming year

Long-standing Labour councillor Freda Geddes will head 'the chain gang' on behalf of the local authority and the monarch.

City welcomes its new Lord Mayor

Cllr Philpott, who has been a ward member for Sketty since 2004, has taken up her post following an inauguration ceremony at the Council Chamber, The Guildhall. As Lord Mayor Cllr Philpott will have an important civic and ceremonial role as the city’s official ambassador. She will also be involved in raising money for local good causes. Cllr Philpott said: “It is a huge honour and privilege to be serving the communities of Swansea as their Lord …