WILMSLOW has welcomed a new town mayor.

Cllr Tim Higgins has been elected to succeed outgoing town mayor Cllr John Newell.

Cllr Newell was elected chairman of Wilmslow Town Council in May 2023 and assumed the role of town mayor when the title was changed in February this year.

Outgoing mayor Jon Newell said: “I will be continuing as a councillor, representing Dean Row ward, and fully expect to be playing a full role throughout the coming years.

“I wish Tim every success in the future.”

Councillor Jon Kelly, who became vice chairman of the Town Council in May 2023 assumed the role of deputy town mayor when the title was changed, has been re-elected as deputy town mayor.

Newly elected mayor Cllr Tim Higgins said: “I would like to start by thanking the town councillors for electing me as the new Wilmslow town mayor.

“I want to thank outgoing mayor Cllr Jon Newell for his service, guidance and support to the new council over the last year.”

“I want to add thanks to deputy mayor Jon Kelly, who has supported the mayor.

“I am delighted that he has been re-elected as deputy mayor for this year.

“I want to recognise the support we receive from the Town Council team that is Matthew Jackson, town clerk, Helen Richards, assistant town clerk and Sophie Taylor, communications and community engagement officer.

“Their work supports us as councillors in achieving our aims and we are grateful for that.

“I look forward to working with all councillors and the Town Council team in supporting us achieve our aims of having a community with a vibrant town centre and one which preserves the unique and diverse countryside in and around the town.”