COUNCILLOR Alexandra Boyd has been elected as Wilton Mayor for the coming year.

The mayor will be supported during her mayoral year by the mayor’s consort, Adrian Boyd – and cllr Christopher Harrison has been elected as deputy mayor.

Cllr Boyd said: “A resident of Wilton Hill Estate, I am a mother, volunteer, and advocate for inclusion and diversity.

“Originally from Germany, I moved to the UK in 1992 and now dedicate my time to community work. I am Jewish and serve as a deputy on the Board of Deputies of British Jews, a member of Wiltshire’s Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education, and founder of the Salisbury Women’s Interfaith Group which meets in Wilton Place care home every month.

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“Transparency, inclusion, and youth empowerment are central to my work. I am proud to support Seeds4Success, a charity helping young people thrive. I also want to encourage more public participation in council meetings; your voice matters.”

The Mayor’s Charity for 2024 – 2025 will be Seeds4Success.

Donations may be made to the following account:

The Mayor of Wilton Appeal Account

Sort code; 30-97-41

Account number: 62436660