The position is filled annually by the council from among elected councillors. They attend events across Sandwell, and represent the borough at functions outside Sandwell involving local residents and organisations. While the role is non-political, the mayor presides over meetings of the council. READ MORE: From ollies to kickflips: Birmingham skateparks become key election battleground His consort will be councillor Richard McVittie, who represents the Newton ward.Ĭouncillor Jackie Taylor (Greets Green and Lyng), will become deputy mayor. It was reported he would be nominated after winning the local Labour group's vote. Sandwell will have its first LGBT+ mayor in its political history, after he was unanimously voted in by councillors last night.Ĭouncillor Richard Jones, who currently serves as deputy mayor for Sandwell and represents Old Warley, was officially nominated at the council’s final full meeting before the local elections.
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