THE NEW Mayor of Redditch was elected last night – and has chosen to support a charity which is close to her heart for the year ahead.
Coun Joanna Kane was unanimously elected by Council colleagues and her chosen charity is the Primrose Hospice.
Mayor Coiun Kane said: “To be the Mayor of Redditch is an honour and privilege and I will continue to promote this wonderful Borough.
“My mother-in-law received care from her local hospice and I have seen first-hand the difference they make to patients, carers and families.
“I look forward to getting out and about and meeting as many of our residents and community groups as possible.”
Outgoing Mayor Coun Juma Begum raised £4362 for her chosen charities, the Primrose Hospice and Redditch Disability Support Project.
At the annual meeting of Redditch Borough Council Coun Sharon Harvey was also elected as leader and Coun Jane Spilsbury as her deputy.
Coun Harvey said: “This is the first time we have had three women at the helm of the Borough Council and this is very exciting.
“We have already had quite the year, achieving so much for the town and our residents. I look forward to further success as we work together to create a Borough of which we can all be proud.”
