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Belfast\u2019s new Lord Mayor has encouraged all political parties on the council to work together to grow \u201ca more inclusive city\u201d.<\/p>\nBelfast\u2019s new Lord Mayor has encouraged all political parties on the council to work together to grow \u201ca more inclusive city\u201d.<\/p>\n
Alliance Party councilor Kate Nicholl succeeded the DUP\u2019s Frank McCoubrey as the first citizen of Belfast at an installation ceremony on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Ms Nicholl said: \u201cI want to use my year as Lord Mayor to get to know every part of this city \u2013 to meet the people in every area, to recognize those who are making a difference in every quarter, and to find ways to work with them for the betterment of our city.<\/p>\n
\u201cBring me to the communities you work in, introduce me to the people changing lives, and show me the hidden gems in your area.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms Nicholl, who has an 18-month-old son, said focusing on children and young people and making sure their voices are heard, would also be high on her agenda.<\/p>\n
She said: \u201cI\u2019ll be bringing their voices into these meetings, using what opportunities I can to discuss child poverty, mental health and well-being, and how we can work for better outcomes for our young people.\u201d<\/p>\n
Born in Zimbabwe, the 33-year-old is the first person in recent times to hold the post who was not brought up in the UK or Ireland.<\/p>\n
The DUP\u2019s Tom Haire has become the new Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast.<\/p>\n
The AGM was held at Belfast City Hall where a limited number of councilors were in attendance to observe social distancing. The remaining councilors joined the meeting virtually.<\/p>\n