Bishop Auckland Town Council met on Tuesday 16 May for their Annual Meeting, at which they appointed the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the municipal year 2023-24.
Cllr Sam Zair has been appointed as the 16th Mayor of Bishop Auckland, and Cllr Michael Siddle has been appointed Deputy Mayor. Cllr Zair said: “I am both honoured and delighted to have been chosen to represent Bishop Auckland Town Council as the 16th Mayor. I look forward to the year ahead and all the opportunities it may bring. I will be working with my fellow town councillors to ensure that the town council can address the needs of our constituents. During my term of office I wish to fundraise for two organisations, Alzheimer’s Society, who provide dementia support in County Durham, as it is a cause close to my heart and Angel Trust as they are doing some great work to support our local communities within Bishop Auckland. I am planning a range of events, including an afternoon tea event, and a ball. I hope to release the dates of these very soon.”
Last year’s mayor and this year’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Siddle said: “It’s an honour to be chosen as the Deputy Mayor of Bishop Auckland Town Council, so soon after being Mayor. I will support the Mayor during his term of office, and I therefore look forward to working together with the new Mayor for the people of Bishop Auckland.”
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