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Mayor and Deputy re-elected for 2nd year

The Mayor of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn, Cllr John Byrne has been re-elected, along with his deputy, Cllr Mike Childs, to serve a 2nd term in office.

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The Mayor of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn, Cllr John Byrne has been re-elected, along with his deputy, Cllr Mike Childs, to serve a 2nd term in office.

Town councillors have re-elected Cllr John Byrne as the Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn and Cllr Mike Childs as Deputy Mayor for a second consecutive year.


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As the Chair of the Town Council, Cllr Byrne will continue to preside over meetings, represent the council's views as a collective, and fulfill various ceremonial responsibilities, embodying the role of the First Citizen of Newtown. Cllr Childs will deputise for the Mayor when required.

Commenting, Cllr John Byrne said:

"It is a great honour to have been elected to office by fellow councillors for my second year as Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn.

I am keen to continue the progressive work that the council has already achieved, whilst also assisting and enabling on projects which will only enhance our town and the communities within it.

Let’s continue to support and work together, as a team, to improve Newtown for our residents, businesses and visitors.” 

Town Clerk, Ed Humphreys, commented:

"On behalf of all staff I welcome the returning Mayor and Deputy Mayor to office for the next 12 months.

Within their roles their duties are to primarily chair council meetings and to undertake civic ceremonial as first citizen and ambassador for the town.

Both roles can be demanding and time consuming, so the staff and I very much look forward to supporting them whilst in office”.

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