BLACKROD’S new mayor has been appointed

Cllr Sue Baines has officially been made nayor of the village she says she ‘loves’.

Her husband Michael will be her consort during the year.

Cllr Sue Baines told The Bolton News: “I just feel so proud to be Mayor of Blackrod.

“I never thought I would be made mayor and it is such a privilege and an honour to follow in the footsteps of the previous mayors.

“I love Blackrod and my family come from Blackrod - it really is a honour.”

Among the charities she will be adopting during her term as mayor will be Endeavour, which helps those affected by domestic abuse.

Cllr Baines has also set up a Women’s Institute in Blackrod.

She attended her first engagement over the weekend meeting members of the rotary club.