A new mayor has been elected to serve as the chair of a Tyne Valley town council.

Angie Scott, ward councillor for West Wylam and county councillor for Prudhoe North, was elected as Prudhoe's new mayor and chair of the town's council at an annual general meeting held on held on Thursday, May 23.

Cllr Scott has served as a town councillor for several years. She has lived in Prudhoe for her whole life and raised her family there, so she felt the time was right to take the helm.

She has worked with local charities and groups over the years and represents Prudhoe Town Council on the Prudhoe Youth Project, which provides a range of inclusive activities for young people within the town.

Cllr Scott has worked for the NHS for over twenty years, and now works as a registered nurse associate. 

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As mayor, Cllr Scott hopes the town council can continue to make a difference for the community, not only supporting residents but also Front Street traders and businesses throughout the town. Cllr Duncan Couchman was elected vice-chair of the council and will support Cllr Scott in her role.

The support of council colleagues is paramount as a newly elected mayor, and members of Prudhoe Town Council are keen to work together for the town's benefit.

Outgoing mayor Cllr Bryan Futers said he was honoured to serve the people of Prudhoe as mayor since 2021 and wished Cllr Angie Scott the best of luck, hoping she enjoys the role as much as he did.

Cllr Futers was sure the Mayoral Chain was in very safe and capable hands, a sentiment expressed by council colleagues.

Cllr Angie Scott will attend her first official engagement at the relaunch of Highfield Fest, which this year includes the official opening of Highfield Skatepark on Saturday, June 1.