Councillor Elaine Wiltshire elected as new Mayor of Brackley

Posted 6 months ago in Brackley Town Council

On Saturday 11 May, Councillor Elaine Wiltshire was elected as the new Mayor of Brackley Town Council during the annual traditional Mayor Making Ceremony.  

The ceremony started at 12 noon in the Civic Hall of Brackley Town Hall and began with the former mayor, Councillor Sue Sharps, giving an overview of her time in role in 2023/24.  

Representatives of South Northants Youth Engagement (SNYE) and Brackley Foodbank were in attendance and were presented with their final cheques from Councillor Sharp’s fundraising throughout the year. A total of £11,300 was awarded between both charities. 

The Mayor of Brackley, Councillor Sue Sharps opened the Annual Meeting of the Town Council and following the proposition of Councillor Christopher Cartmell, seconded by Councillor Bernie Tiller - Councillor Elaine Wiltshire was elected as the Mayor of Brackley for 2024/25 followed by a unanimous vote from all councillors of Brackley present.  

Brackley Town Mayor, Councillor Elaine Wiltshire then continued the first part of the Annual Meeting of the Town Council where further appointments were made.  

Councillor Fiona Baker was elected as Deputy Town Mayor and Rev Rich Duncan of St Peter’s Church was appointed as the Town Mayor’s Chaplain.

Guests, public and fellow councillors who attended the ceremony were then invited to enjoy refreshments. 

The second part of the Annual Town Council Meeting will continue tonight on Monday 13 May at Brackley Town Hall, 7pm.