Poole’s inaugural Reform mayor and deputy mayor appointed

At the Poole town council meeting on May 21, councillors elected Tracey Newman as mayor and Steve Hayes as deputy mayor, both from Reform UK. In her acceptance speech, Newman expressed pride in becoming Poole’s first Reform UK mayor and highlighted the community’s resilience and spirit. She aims to integrate new perspectives while honoring traditional roles to enhance local heritage and public spaces. Rosemarie Stirk was appointed as honorary sheriff, promising to uphold the title with pride. The meeting marked a significant transition in leadership for the town.

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