THE new Mayor of Ellesmere Port has been invested in a recorded ceremony at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall.

Councillor Lisa Denson is the new mayor, while Cllr Gareth Gould is her Deputy.

The Mayor’s chosen charities for the year are The National Waterways Museum, CHAPS and Street Pastors.

Speaking after her inauguration, Cllr Denson said: “It is an honour and privilege to be invested as the Mayor of Ellesmere Port and to be able to share this year with my husband Chris.

“We both look forward to our civic year, meeting and supporting the community and businesses of Ellesmere Port. The last year has been a challenge for many different reasons and we hope that we will be able to attend and visit many places and events over the coming year.

“Many thanks to Rev Gordon McGuinness who put this video together and the children of Westminster Community Primary School who sang.”

The inauguration was filmed due to Covid so that everyone can watch it safely.

The video is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2E40izQfoAg

The Mayor of Ellesmere Port is inviting residents to a celebration event on Sunday, July 25, at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port for an activity-filled, fun and free day out.

If you would like the Mayor of Ellesmere Port to visit or attend an event, email the Civic Office at CivicOfficeEllesmerePort@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk for a booking form.