York has a new Lord Mayor.
The civic party for 2024-25 officially took up their roles at the annual council meeting today (Thursday).
Cllr Margaret Wells is Lord Mayor, Fiona Fitzpatrick is Sheriff and Cllr Chris Cullwick is Deputy Lord Mayor.
York Town Crier Ben Fry made the proclamation, his first since resuming the role.
City of York Council also approved a new leadership team at today’s meeting.
Claire Douglas remains as the leader of the council and has responsibility for policy, strategy and partnerships.
Cllr Pete Kilbane stays as deputy leader with executive portfolio responsibilities for economy and culture.
As leader, Cllr Douglas has the power to appoint the council’s executive committee.
The executive members in addition to councillors Douglas and Kilbane, are:
- Councillors Katie Lomas and Anna Baxter (job share) with responsibilities for finance, performance, major projects, human rights, equality and inclusion
- Councillor Michael Pavlovic, with responsibilities for housing, planning and safer communities
- Councillor Kate Ravilious, with responsibilities for transport
- Councillor Robert Webb, with responsibilities for children, young people and education
- Councillor Lucy Steels-Walshaw, with responsibilities for health, wellbeing and adult social care
- Councillor Jenny Kent, with responsibilities for environment and climate emergency.
