New ceremonial mayor greeted with rapturous applause as she's sworn in

The new ceremonial mayor for Salford was greeted with rapturous applause after she took office for the first time. Councillor Ann-Marie Humphreys was sworn in at Salford Civic Centre council chambers on May 18 in front of her friends and family.

The incoming ceremonial mayor for 2022/2023 was proposed by her friend and fellow councillor Heather Fletcher. She described her as a “kind, caring, thoughtful and warm person with a very bright personality”.

“I think she is going to make an excellent ceremonial mayor of Salford and I am sure she will be an outstanding representative of our city in the coming year,” Coun Fletcher said.

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After thanking her family, colleagues, friends, all those invited guests and the outgoing ceremonial mayor John Mullen, the new ceremonial mayor said: “I am only sorry that the only absent people from my family today are my departed late parents Lucy and Jim. I know they would have been really happy and proud to see their only daughter inducted as the ceremonial mayor of the city they loved.

“I do know that they are here with me in spirit, along with my late brother Bernard. I have been a councillor for many years in this great city of Salford and the time has absolutely flown by despite the last couple of years being stressful with the pandemic.

“I have been so proud to have served on this council that has been steadfast in stepping up to the plate to help all those in need. It has always been a privilege to serve as an elected member and I do hope I do this role justice.

“I want to be an enthusiastic advocate and most importantly raise a lot of money for