Minutes:
The Mayor conveyed what an honour and a privilege it was to be elected to the prestigious role of Mayor for the City of Durham for the ensuing year.
He thanked his wife Jennifer, his family and staff for their support and expressed his gratitude to Councillor Jan Blakey, Councillor Bill Moir and Alan Blakey who had been instrumental to the role.
The Mayor looked forward to the forthcoming year and would undertake the duties required to enhance the links between the City, Cathedral, University and would continue to maintain the long standing links with the people and organisations within the City.