North Tyneside Council has elected a new chair and deputy chair at the first full council following the local elections earlier this month.
Benton councillor Pat Oliver, previously deputy chair of the council, was elevated to chair replacing Monkseaton South councillor Davey Drummond.
Mayor of North Tyneside Norma Redfearn said: “I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate councillor Pat Oliver on her new role as chairman. I know both Pat and her consort Judith Oliver have very much enjoyed their previous year in the role and I have no doubt they will successfully fill the roles and will once again be great ambassadors.”
