Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council held its Annual Meeting this evening (Tuesday 1 June) at the Theatre at the Mill. At the meeting Members elected Councillor Billy Webb MBE JP of the Alliance Party as Mayor and Councillor Stephen Ross of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) as Deputy Mayor for the incoming year.
As the First Citizen of the Borough, Councillor Webb represents the Macedon District Electoral Area and will serve as Mayor until June 2022. He will be joined by Councillor Ross who represents the Threemilewater District Electoral Area.
The new Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Billy Webb commented:
“I am honoured to be elected as Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey and I look forward to serving the Borough over the next year. I would like to pay tribute to my colleagues Councillors Montgomery and McClelland for their contribution during what has been a very challenging year.”
The AGM also confirmed the new Chair and Vice-Chair of the following Committees who will serve until June 2022:
Audit Committee
Chair: Councillor Andrew McAuley
Vice-Chair: Councillor Bennington
Community Planning and Regeneration
Chair: Councillor Roisin Lynch
Vice-Chair: Councillor Michael Stewart
Operations Committee
Chair: Councillor Anne-Marie Logue
Vice-Chair: Alderman Mandy Girvan
Planning Committee
Chair: Councillor Sam Flanagan
Vice-Chair: Alderman Dr Fraser Agnew MBE
Policy and Governance Committee
Chair: Alderman Paul Michael
Vice-Chair: Councillor Taylor McGrann
A full list of Councillors and their contact details can be found on the Council’s website: