Ferryhill Town Council welcomes three new members

Ferryhill Town Council recruited the new councillors following a recent campaign and invited all three to a special council meeting on March 11.

At the meeting, they each gave a five-minute presentation about their background, experience and reasons for wanting to serve on the council.

Councillor Keith Lloyd (Image: Supplied)

Cllr Anthony Hewitt said: “I have met some really wonderful people since moving to Ferryhill.

“How welcoming and kind they have been and how many people work so hard to help the community.

“So I decided it was time that I stood up and did my part in trying to make Ferryhill a better place to live for all its residents.”

Cllr Keith Lloyd said: “I am very happy to join the Ferryhill Town Council as a Councillor for the Broom ward.

“I have lived in Ferryhill for 72 years, and think it is time to give something back to this community.”

The third new member, Cllr Liam Fellows, was not available to have his photograph taken; however, he shared his reasons for returning to the council.

Cllr Fellows said: “I was really sad to see so many vacancies on the Town Council following the local elections last May and that they hadn’t managed to be filled since.

“I really enjoyed my time on Ferryhill Town Council previously so thought I’d once again offer my service.”

He said he is committed to improving council facilities, services for residents and communication with the public.

Cllr Fellows said: “I’m passionate about improving the Councils facilities, what it provides for residents in the town and how the council communicates with the community.

“Hopefully working with the rest of the council and officers, we can strive to make these improvements.”

Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a town councillor can contact Leeanne Owens, the Town Clerk, for further information.