Mayoral chains are handed over... at the end of a pole
BURRY Port and Pembrey Town Council has continued its civic duties despite the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
The traditional mayormaking and handing over of the mayoral chains had a very different approach.
Councillor Lisa Mitchell was elected as town mayor in a meeting held remotely via webcam.
The chain would normally be handed over at the annual meeting.
Instead, it was handed over outside in the Memorial Gardens, with social distancing observed and all necessary precautions taken.
The departing Mayor, Cllr Peter Freeman, handed over the chain at the end of a pole, staying two metres away.
Councillor Lisa Mitchell said “I am deeply honoured to be the mayor of this fantastic community and I am grateful to my fellow councillors for their trust and support.
“I will do all in my power to serve my community during the year.”
Councillor Freeman said: “I have enjoyed every second of my term as Mayor and I am certain that councillor Mitchell will be a very good mayor, I have advised her to enjoy every day as it goes by very quickly”
Councillor Mike Theodoulou was elected deputy mayor and said: “Although the chains of office have been handed over at the end of a pole we have not been poles apart as a council.
“Every member is now working well together, regardless of politics and is putting the community first.”
The Star’s interview with new Llanelli Mayor Cllr Chris Griffiths has been put back a week and will appear in next week’s issue.