A new mayor has been appointed at Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council.

The council announced that Councillor Mike Childs was elected at the town council's annual meeting on May 20.

He will serve as the new mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn for the municipal year 2024-25.

Cllr Childs remarked on his appointment, saying: "It is a great honour to be chosen as Mayor of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.

"I am very pleased that all councillors supported my appointment.

"I will work hard to repay their trust.

"My thanks also go to the retiring mayor, John Byrne, for his support and the work that he put in during his two years in office."

Cllr Childs has lived in Newtown since 1987 and his children went to Penygloddfa Primary School.

"They were members of many clubs and societies," he said.

"I hope that I can pay forward (as I can't pay back) for all the efforts of the Newtonians who helped our children grow up."

For this municipal year, Councillor Margaret Lewington will serve as deputy mayor.

Speaking on her new role, Councillor Lewington said: "I am tremendously honoured and privileged to have been elected deputy mayor of the town council by my fellow councillors at our recent annual meeting.

"I would like to take this opportunity to formally thank them for their support and placing their trust in me.

"As well as continuing to work closely with my fellow councillors and staff, I am looking forward to supporting our newly elected mayor, Councillor Mike, as we continue the good work undertaken by the council across so many areas for the benefit of all our residents."