Lady Bay councillor Sue Mallender was elected Mayor of Rushcliffe at Full Council this evening.
Voted in unanimously by her fellow councillors, Sue is the first Green Party Mayor ever to represent the Borough of Rushcliffe.
“I’m honoured to be chosen as Mayor of Rushcliffe, will work hard for all the people of Rushcliffe and strive to be the borough’s first Carbon Neutral Mayor”, said Sue.
Sue will also be raising money for three local charities during her term of office:
- Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, inspiring younger generations to love and care for the natural world on their doorstep;
- Community First Responders, attending ‘999’ medical emergencies in the local community giving life-saving treatment; and
- Musicworks, who use music in a variety of care settings to improve the quality of life for those with dementia or undergoing end of life care.
Sue Mallender has been councillor for Lady Bay ward since 2003, is an active and founder member of many local community groups and a longstanding member of Nottingham Green Party.
For more information about Cllrs Sue and Richard Mallender and to find out how to contact them, visit the Rushcliffe page.