A Crewe Town Council councillor has said he is 'very privileged' to become the town's mayor for a second time - formally appointed for the next 12 months.

Dennis Straine-Francis was elected as Crewe Town Council's tenth mayor at the Annual Meeting of Council - held at the Municipal Buildings on Tuesday 16 May.

As part of the meeting, Cllr Dennis Straine-Francis was formally appointed as the new mayor for the next twelve months.

Mr Straine-Francis was delighted to represent Crewe again - believing it is a 'fantastic town to live and work in.' (Peter Robinson).

Councillor Dawn Clark was appointed as deputy mayor.

Following the Annual Meeting of Council, the recently-elected town councillors gathered in Memorial Square by the Knife Angel monument for a photograph.

Mr Straine-Francis was delighted to represent Crewe again - believing it is a "fantastic town to live and work in."

The new mayor told Nub News: "I feel very privileged to become the Mayor of Crewe for the second time.

Councillor Dawn Clark was appointed as deputy mayor - running for the next 12 months (Crewe Town Council).

"Crewe is a fantastic town to live and work in and I look forward to promoting the great work that happens in the community."

Groups, organisations, businesses or schools are welcome to invite Crewe's new ,ayor to attend their events or functions.

Please contact [email protected] or call 01270 756975 to do so.

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