THE new Mayor of Dudley has been named as Councillor Sue Greenaway.

The Brockmoor and Pensnett councillor was confirmed as the borough’s first citizen at a meeting of the full council tonight (Thursday May 19).

She said of her new role: "This is a great honour and a privilege to serve the people of Dudley borough as Mayor of Dudley and a unique opportunity to raise money for some very worthy causes."

Cllr Greenaway has picked the Black Country Toy Appeal, Tough Enough to Care and Macmillan Cancer Support as her chosen charities for her year in office, and she said: "I hope people will help all three charities to continue with their vital support for those who need it."

A councillor for eight years and deputy Mayor last year, Cllr Greenaway takes over the Mayoral role from Councillor Anne Millward who served as Mayor for 12 months with her son, Jack, as consort.

Over the next year Cllr Greenaway will be the borough’s ambassador with husband Desmond as her consort.

She added: "With such an exciting summer to come, with the Commonwealth Games and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, I’m really looking forward to get going."

At the same meeting Councillor Andrea Goddard was named deputy Mayor of Dudley, with Councillor James Clinton to serve as her consort.