Cllr Dai Morgan becomes mayor of Tenby for third year in a row
He has thanked Tenby Town Council and the community for their 'trust and support' and added: 'This town holds a special place in my heart and I'm excited to see us continuing our work together.'
Cllr Morgan goes forward into his third mayoral year with a new deputy mayor at his side, Cllr Tom Sloan.
The civic team was announced at Tenby's mayormaking ceremony on Friday evening, when Cllr Morgan's fiancée, Melanie Lewis, was re-appointed as mayoress and Cllr Sloan's wife Daniella becomes deputy mayoress.
Also re-appointed were the mayor's daughter, Erin Morgan, as town crier; Spike Abbot as Sergeant-At-Arms, Denise Cousins as Sergeant-at -Mace and the Rev Steven Brett as Mayor's Chaplain.
There was also a proud moment for the three Mayor's Cadets representing local sea, air and police cadet forces.
Cllr Morgan said: "Serving a third consecutive term as mayor will be a tremendous honour.
"I deeply appreciate the trust and support shown by this council and community. It would be a privilege to continue serving and working towards our shared goals."
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