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David Huntley

Former Pyrex and Post Office worker Councillor Dorothy Trueman officially sworn in as Sunderland's new Mayor

Sunderland's new Mayor, Councillor Dorothy Trueman has officially been sworn in.

The ward councillor for Washington West was sworn in as Mayor at a meeting of full council on Wednesday, with her husband Cllr Harry Trueman, who will serve alongside her. They took over the ceremonial chains of office from the former Mayor, Cllr Alison Smith and her husband and Consort, David Smith.

Also sworn in by full council as Deputy Mayor and Deputy Consort for 2023-2024 was Castle ward member, Cllr Allison Chisnall and her partner Alistair Thomson.

Read more: Labour maintains firm hold on Sunderland City Council with Lib Dems becoming majority opposition

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