The Town Council elected a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor last night at its Annual Statutory Meeting.
Our youngest Mayor Cllr Dan Dunbar took office alongside his new Deputy Mayor Cllr James Heward.
“On being appointed as Polegate’s Mayor Cllr Dan Dunbar said I’m delighted that my fellow elected councillors have shown their confidence in myself by electing me into this role. I am proud to be able to serve the Polegate residents as their Town Mayor. I look forward to continuing my contributions to the Council’s future achievements and leading the council in completing objectives in our business plan.
Cllr Dan Dunbar added: “In terms of my role as Town Mayor, I feel honoured to represent the people of Polegate and look forward to meeting members of the local community at future civic engagements, whilst helping to raise the profile of Polegate including local charities, community groups and voluntary organisations who all work tirelessly for the benefit of local people and our Town.”
The Mayor undertakes a number of duties, including the chairing of Full Council meetings and representing the Council at public, civic and ceremonial events. The Mayor’s charity for this year is Polegate Community Responders (eastbourneresponders.co.uk)