The meeting focused on the appointment of the new Deputy Mayor and Mayor for Wrexham County Borough Council. Councillor Tina Manoring was appointed as the Deputy Mayor, and Councillor Beryl Blackmore was elected as the Mayor.

The most significant topic was the appointment of Councillor Tina Manoring as Deputy Mayor. Tina Manoring has a long history of community involvement and business ownership in Gwersyllt East. She previously owned Bradley Stores for 10 years and was the proprietor of Club Cars for 16 years, employing over 70 people. Tina has been a councillor since 2017 and has served on various committees, including the Customer Performance Scrutiny Committee and the Employment Business and Investment Scrutiny Committee. She is also involved in local business support, youth provision, and open space preservation. Tina has led campaigns to save Alyn Waters and support Active Aid Gym, and she is a trustee of the Wrexham Youth and Play Partnership. Her nomination was proposed by Councillor David Bishop and seconded by another councillor, with unanimous approval from the council.

Councillor Beryl Blackmore was elected as the Mayor of Wrexham County Borough Council. She read and signed the declaration of acceptance of office, committing to fulfil her duties to the best of her judgment and ability.

Both the newly elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor were then invested with their chains of office. The meeting was held to elect and formally install a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Wrexham. Councillor Beryl Blackmore was elected as Mayor, and Councillor Tina Mannering was appointed as Deputy Mayor.

The most significant topic was the election of Councillor Beryl Blackmore as Mayor of Wrexham. Councillor Blackmore was praised for her extensive community service, including setting up the Marford guides and the Rofft after-school club, serving as a magistrate in youth courts, and being a steward at Gresford Methodist Church. She has also been a long-standing community councillor representing Gresford and Marford. Her nomination was proposed and seconded, and she was unanimously approved by the council.

Councillor Tina Mannering was appointed as Deputy Mayor. She was recognized for her dedication to her community in Gwersyllt East, her previous ownership of Bradley Stores and Club Cars, and her work on various council committees. Mannering has been active in supporting local businesses, youth provision, and open spaces, including leading a campaign to save Alyn Waters and supporting the Active 8 Gym. Her nomination was also proposed and seconded, and she was unanimously approved.

The outgoing Mayor, Councillor Andy Williams, was thanked for his service. He attended over 260 engagements in the past year and raised funds for charities like Bloodbikes, Nightingale House, Wales Air Ambulance, and Guide Dogs Company. His dedication and energy were highly praised, and he was described as a people's person who never stops helping others.

Both the newly elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor gave speeches expressing their gratitude and outlining their commitments for the coming year. Councillor Blackmore announced her chosen charities, which include bowel cancer, DIPG, retinoblastoma, and dementia support. Councillor Mannering thanked her supporters and emphasized her commitment to serving the community.

The meeting concluded with the formal installation of the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor, including the presentation of their chains of office and a vote of thanks to the retired Mayor.