Mayoral
New Mayor of Walsall is elected
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Councillor Rose Martin has been elected as Mayor of Walsall for the year 2022/23.
The annual Mayor Making Ceremony returned to the Council Chamber in Walsall once again on Monday 23 May 2022 to elect a new mayor to take over from Councillor Rose Burley, who has held the position since last year.
The ceremony is one of the highlights in Walsall’s civic calendar, with the new Mayor receiving the robes and chains of office and naming the charities that will benefit from fundraising activities during their time in office.
Councillor Rose Martin was elected as Mayor of Walsall for 2022-23 and Councillor Chris Towe was elected as Deputy Mayor for 2022-23.
The meeting was then adjourned until 6pm on Wednesday 25 May 2022, when the council meets to set the political leadership for the next 12 months and announce the Cabinet and appointments to the council’s boards and committees. This Annual Meeting will take place in the Council Chamber and will be streamed on the council’s YouTube channel following the event. The agenda is available online on the Council Meeting Information Service website.
Following the recent local elections on Thursday 5 May 2022, the Conservatives hold 38 seats, Labour hold 20 seats, and there is one Independent and one Non-aligned seat.
“ It’s an immense honour and privilege to become Mayor of Walsall and I’d like to thank Councillor Rose Burley for all her hard work during her term of office. I’d also like to pay tribute to former Councillor Sarohi who, due to his sad passing, was unable to become Mayor himself this year. Councillor Sarohi was a kind and caring gentleman who is missed by many.
It’s going to be a busy start with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and I’m looking forward to meeting residents across the borough. My chosen charities for the year are WellWishers, FastAid and the Walsall Community Network, three very worthwhile local causes. “
Notes to editors
- Councillor Rose Martin was first elected to Walsall Council in April 2003 and has been a councillor for 19 years. She represents the Pelsall ward.
- The WellWishers charity supports the work of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust by helping to fund equipment and resources to help patients and their families.
- FastAid is the ambulance emergency response charity.
- Walsall Community Network is a partnership of community associations in Walsall who work together and make a difference to residents.
www.walsallcommunitynetwork.co.uk
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