First Civic Service in years

Newtown will host a Mayor’s Civic Service for the first time in several years later this month.

The service will take place at 11am on Sunday, November 23, at All Saints Church, Commercial Street. Attendees are asked to be seated by 10.50am.

Mayor Cllr Pete Lewington said he was pleased the council had agreed to reintroduce the event.

“I was absolutely delighted at September’s full council meeting that the council agreed to reintroduce a Mayor’s Civic Service after so many years without one in our town,” he said.

“Having recently attended mayor’s civic services in Montgomery, Wrexham and Welshpool, I have seen how these special events bring together not only civic and community leaders in a spirit of thanksgiving and commitment to ongoing public service but all members of those communities and other guests of honour from neighbouring towns.

“It is an honour for me to serve as mayor and in these recent difficult times I want to reinforce my firm underlying belief and desire that our town is a welcoming place for everyone. This will be a civic service where everyone is welcome to attend what will be a community event that brings the people of our town together as one.

“I sincerely hope you will be able to join me on the day and I look forward to seeing you.”

The Town Council said the service is intended to celebrate community unity and civic pride, bringing together civic leaders, community representatives and residents.