BARRY mayor, Cllr Steffan Wiliam is re-connecting with the public at his civic service with the aim of making it a more accessible and approachable event for the public.
The service marks his vow to serve the people of Barry and is regarded as his inauguration which Cllr Wiliam wants to share with the people.
He said: “Due to Covid restrictions, the civic service itself will be a very small event with limited numbers. I therefore decided to hold it by the Tabernacle Chapel, in King Square so that I can meet and thank the citizens of Barry afterwards there in the open air. Let’s not forget, the mayor is there to serve the people of this town – without them this service is meaningless.”
The procession will make its way from the Tabernacle to the Town Hall in Kins Square at just after 1.30pm on Saturday 25th September and the mayor is encouraging members of the public to approach him for a chat on the way.
“This is in keeping with the Mayor on the Square events I’ve held over the last few months, where people have been able to approach me with different issues that affect their lives,” he said. “It’s a privilege to be able to do this for people and I want to remain approachable and accountable to them at all times.”
Mayor Wiliam said: “I want people to realise that they are sovereign, that politicians are there to serve them – and there’s never a better time to show this than during the procession where I can converse with the wonderful people of this town. So please feel free to come up to me and say hello.”
