Wyre Council has elected Councillor Steve Nicholls as its new Mayor for 2025/26. Councillor Jane Preston has been elected as Deputy Mayor.
Councillor Steve Nicholls has served as a Conservative Councillor for Hardhorn with Highcross ward since May 2023. He was Deputy Mayor for the municipal year 2024-25 and has served as a member of the Licensing Committee. He is an active member of the Poulton Rotary Club and the Friends of Jean Stansfield Park. Over the years he has supported numerous charitable causes, including Fleetwood Youth Hub, The King’s Trust and The Salvation Army home in Fleetwood.
Looking at the municipal year ahead, Councillor Nicholls is looking forward to his time as Mayor in Wyre. He commented,
"As Mayor, I look forward to visiting every community and region within the district, discovering new places, meeting people from all walks of life, attending community events and awards and proudly representing our borough."
Councillor Nicholls has appointed The Salvation Army and the Army Benevolent Fund as his chosen charities for his term as Mayor. The Salvation Army provides support to vulnerable individuals and communities through services such as homelessness assistance, food distribution, addiction recovery and emergency relief. The Army Benevolent Fund is the British Army’s national charity, providing lifelong support to soldiers, veterans and their families in times of need.