At a Wilmslow Town Council meeting on Monday 16 September, Councillor Toby Tritschler was elected the new Deputy Town Mayor.

Toby replaces Councillor Jon Kelly, who became Vice Chair of the Town Council in May 2023 before he then assumed the role of Deputy Town Mayor when the title was changed in February 2024.

Town Mayor Tim Higgins (left) and new Deputy Town Mayor Toby Tritschler (right) (Wilmslow Town Council)

He was re-elected as Deputy Town Mayor in May 2024 and will remain a Town Councillor for Wilmslow East Ward.

The role of Deputy Town Mayor is unpaid and voluntary, as are the roles of Town Mayor and all Wilmslow Town Councillors.

Councillor Tim Higgins, who remains Town Mayor, said: "On behalf of Wilmslow Town Council, I would like to congratulate Toby Tritschler on his election as Deputy Town Mayor.

Councillor Jon Kelly (right) with the newly elected Deputy Mayor, Toby Tritschler (left) (Wilmslow Town Council)

"Toby's energy, commitment, and understanding of the needs of our residents will be invaluable as we work together to continue improving life in Wilmslow. I look forward to collaborating with him on key initiatives.

"I would like to thank Councillor Jon Kelly, for his dedication and support during his time as Vice Chair of the Council and subsequently Deputy Town Mayor."

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