Former Mayor resigns
Former Mayor of Newtown and town councillor John Byrne has resigned from the town council.
2 hours ago Less than a minute read 168 viewsFormer Mayor of Newtown and town councillor John Byrne has stepped down from the town council.
Mr Byrne's resignation takes immediate effect from Monday 28th October 2024.
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It is not known why Mr Byrne has stepped down.
He served as a town councillor for the past 6 years, including two as Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn.
Announcing the news at the full town council meeting on Monday, current Mayor, Cllr Pete Lewington thanked him for his service.
Following the resignation, a casual vacancy has been declared in the office of Town Councillor for East Ward - however this has not been declared yet.
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