Councillor Keith Orrell will become the City of York’s next Lord Mayor after accepting the nomination last night during a meeting of full Council.

Cllr Orrell, Liberal Democrat ward Councillor for Huntington and New Earswick, has served his local community for 14 years, since his election in 2003.  Prior to this, Cllr Orrell also served on South Tyneside Council for 8 years; making him one of the most experienced Councillors in York.

This will not be Cllr Orrell’s, or his Lady Mayoress, Judith, first civic duty.  During 2003 and 2004, they both served as the City’s Sherriff and Sherriff’s Lady respectively.

Cllr Keith Orrell said:

“It is a great honour to be nominated for one of the most prestigious civic posts in the Country.

York is very special place so this is a great responsibility. I will do my upmost to uphold the traditions of the Mayoralty.

I am also delighted that Verna Campbell will be my Sheriff, with her husband Professor Colin Campbell as her Sherriff’s Consort. Verna has worked for many organisations across the City and Colin is a well respected academic.

We are all looking forward to doing as much as we can to promote the interests of the City and the residents of York.”