Antrim and Newtownabbey Mayor and Deputy Mayor to be appointed

The appointment of Elected Members to positions of responsibility will be made during the local authority’s Annual Meeting in the Theatre at the Mill.

SDLP Glengormley Councillor, Noreen McClelland is to be nominated as the council’s Deputy Mayor.

Cllr McClelland said that her priority will be to support a compassionate recovery for citizens across Antrim and Newtownabbey after a time of crisis.

The Glengormley Urban representative said: “It is an honour to be nominated as Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey at this most challenging of time across our borough.

“This is a crucial time for civic leadership and I know people have made immense sacrifices in the effort to fight Covid-19. I hope that I can demonstrate the compassion that our citizens have shown to each other and highlight the many things we have to be proud of. “I am grateful to my party colleagues for placing their faith in me once again and I will do my very best to deliver for everyone across Antrim and Newtownabbey.”

Colum Eastwood MP, SDLP Leader added: “I am delighted that Cllr Noreen McClelland has been selected as the next Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

“This is an incredibly difficult time for all of our communities, we are all experiencing loss, fear and frustration as the Covid-19 crisis continues.

“I know that Noreen’s warmth of spirit, generosity and compassion will shine through and she will help bring people together again.”

The Ulster Unionist Party will nominate the Mayor for the next term.

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