A new mayor and deputy mayor have been elected for Neath Port Talbot. The council elects a new mayor and deputy mayor to preside over council proceedings each year. Councillor Chris Williams, of Bryncoch South, will now step in to the top role for 2023/2024 period.
He will be joined by deputy mayor Matthew Crowley, councillor for Sandfields East. Speaking after the approval was made at a full council meeting on March 15, mayor Cllr Williams said it was a great honour for him to represent the borough of Neath Port Talbot.
He said: "I look forward to carrying out the role to the best of my ability. I've lived in Neath Port Talbot all my life and am a very community focused person. I am excited to meet with members of the public now and to build a relationship with them over the next year."
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Deputy mayor Cllr Crowley added: "I was delighted to be selected by full council and I will take up the position as deputy mayor on behalf of the people of Sandfields East. Hopefully I will undertake the role with the same dignity and honour as all of my predecessors before me."
Both will now be sworn into the roles at a ceremony on May 24, 2023. You can read more of our stories from Neath Port Talbot here or subscribe to our newsletter here.
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