Lib Dem leaders ‘a source of immense pride and inspiration’
St Mary’s Church in Beverley provided the backdrop for a unique celebration as female mayors, civic chairs, and their consorts from across the region united at the Mayor of Beverley’s civic service.
The gathering marked a poignant moment of transition and celebration for several high-profile Liberal Democrat and local civic leaders, showcasing a powerful statement on diversity and female leadership within East Yorkshire and the wider region.
The service highlighted the conclusion of successful terms for three prominent local leaders, while welcoming the start of another:
• Councillor Alison Healy is completing her term as the 421st Mayor of Beverley.
• Councillor Angela Walker is concluding her year in office as the Mayor of Bridlington.
• Councillor Cheryl Payne is completing her tenure as the Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber.
• Councillor Linda Johnson is just beginning her year in office as the newly appointed Chairman of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The East Riding Liberal Democrats said that the visible leadership of these women ‘is not just a milestone, but an inspiration for the next generation of public servants’.
Councillor Denis Healy said: “The women serving our communities across the region are a source of immense pride and inspiration.
"Their commitment to Liberal values and public service continues to make a real difference locally and nationally. From female mayors and chairs to councillors across East Riding and the UK, they prove that diverse voices strengthen both our party and our democracy.”