CAROLINE Corbin has been elected the 760th mayor of Salisbury - with husband Tom named as her deputy.
She takes over the role having served as John Walsh's deputy for two years.
Caroline will be just the seventh female mayor of the 21st century in Salisbury.
She said it is an "honour and a privilege" to take on the role.
'My aspiration is to build a strong community'
Cllr Corbin said: “I was born and raised in Salisbury and have experienced lots of changes over the years. I was educated through state school system with a disability and in the 70’s was no mean feat! It’s where I learnt to be resilient.
“As an adult I have been blessed with family and friends who have supported me throughout my life. When I became a Councillor in 2013 I did so with great pride and aspiration to do the best for the Community of Bemerton and expand that into Salisbury as a whole.
“My aspirations for the City as we embrace 2021 and beyond is to practice kindness, acceptance, and understanding, building a strong community, we have heard a lot recently about adverse Mental Health issues, Covid has added to these pressures, the fallout from which will take years to calculate. I am keen to see more Mental Health training offered so we can support our own wellbeing as well as for others. Society needs to be kinder."
She added: “I would like to see more new businesses which will encourage our young residents to stay and grow our economy. Salisbury is a beautiful place with a wide diverse population we need a greater reflection of that in the amenities we offer"
The Mayor has not formally committed to any Mayoral charity this year, but she will be fundraising for Mental Health and LGBT causes throughout her Mayoral year, as well as seeking to support the Secret Spitfire fund and the many other good causes which benefit the residents of Salisbury.
Tom - who will take over a mayor next year - has lived and worked in the Salisbury area for the last 35 years, and is currently a train driver.
'Splendidly prepared'
'Splendidly prepared'
Outgoing mayor John Walsh said Caroline is "splendidly prepared, ready, and raring to go".
He added: "I thank you Caroline for that dedication to the City and for your unfailing support to me over the last two years.
"I know this important office has passed into the safest of hands and I hope you will have a wonderful year leading the City out of lockdown."
He also said that Caroline "has been a hardworking and conscientious Councillor since 2013 serving her residents with the added responsibility of being my Deputy Mayor."
John also thanked for wife for her support over the last two years, saying: "I must mention that the Mayoress has proved to be a vital support and in Carrie’s words her role was “to get me to the right place at the right time, in the correct dress with speech at the ready”.
"A large post-it note on the front door saying “Have you got your chain?” proved useful on numerous occasions."
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