Councillor Scott Carson elected Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
June 7, 2022
Councillor Scott Carson (DUP) has been elected the new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and will be joined by Deputy Mayor Councillor Michelle Guy (Alliance).
At the Annual Meeting, Mayor Carson began his opening address in the Council Chamber by thanking his predecessor Alderman Stephen Martin and former Deputy Mayor Councillor Tim Mitchell.
Mayor Carson continued: “To assume the position of Mayor is undoubtedly the most prestigious accolade I’ve received and it is one I look forward to with eagerness.
“With having a young family of my own, I will be focusing on children and families across the Lisburn Castlereagh area in the coming year.
“I am proud to come from Lisburn, I am proud of its history, I am proud of its people and what has been achieved. I want to see these achievements continue long into the future.”
The newly elected Mayor has chosen two charities to support in the coming year which are Helping Hand and The Atlas Centre.
Helping Hand is a charity that raises funds for the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC). The Atlas Centre, based in Lisburn, provides a wide range of support for women, men and families.
Mayor Carson has a personal reason for choosing the charities. He explained: “For me family is very important. I have two children and in September 2019, my youngest Penelope at just six weeks was struggling with breathing and was admitted to RBHSC.
“She was transferred to the Paediatric ICU and placed on a ventilator. It was one of the most difficult days of my life.
“Thankfully, having fought like a lion, she was discharged a week later. I will always be thankful to the RBHSC and that is why I want to be able to show my gratitude by having Helping Hand as one of my charities.
“This was very distressing for my wife Ruth who was supported so wonderfully by the Atlas Centre at that time.”
Deputy Mayor Councillor Michelle Guy added: “I am delighted to be asked to assume the position of Deputy Mayor and I look forward to supporting The Mayor throughout our term together.”
Chairs and Vice-Chairs were also nominated for the following committees:
Corporate Services
Chair: Councillor Stuart Hughes (UUP)
Vice Chair: Councillor Uel Mackin (DUP)
Leisure and Community Development
Chair: Councillor Aaron McIntyre (APNI)
Vice Chair: Councillor Andrew Gowan (DUP)
Development
Chair: Alderman Allan Ewart MBE (DUP)
Vice Chair: Alderman Amanda Grehan (APNI)
Environmental Services
Chair: Councillor Martin Gregg (APNI)
Vice Chair: Councillor Caleb McCready (DUP)
Planning
Chair: Alderman James Tinsley (DUP)
Vice Chair: Councillor John Palmer (UUP)
Governance and Audit
Chair: Alderman David Drysdale (DUP)
Vice Chair: Councillor Jenny Palmer (UUP)
Capital Projects
Chair: Councillor Sharon Lowry (APNI)
Vice Chair: Councillor Simon Lee (GREEN)