NEWENT'S popular mayor will hold the position, at the helm of Newent Town Council, for the second year in a row.

Cllr Mrs June Davies was unanimously re-elected as Town Mayor at Newent Town Council’s Annual General Meeting on Monday May 14.

Cllr Davies had a very busy first year as Mayor and attended many civic and local functions as well as hosting events in Newent.

Cllr Davies said “I would like to thank my fellow councillors for their confidence in re-electing me as Mayor for another year. I have had a very busy, but very enjoyable year and thank the Town Council for their support”.

Cllr Eddie Wood, was re-elected as Deputy Mayor.