The borough of Fylde has a new mayor whose chosen charity supports Armed Forces personnel in need.

Coun Frank Andrews is the borough’s first citizen following a ceremony held on Wednesday, May 7.

The representative for Wrea Green with Westby was officially installed as successor to Councillor Karen Henshaw JP at the Annual Meeting of the Council, held at Lowther Pavilion.

From left to right: Mr Paul Little (Deputy Mayor's Consort), Cllr Cheryl Little (Deputy Mayor), Cllr Frank Andrews (Mayor) and Mrs Ann Andrews (Mayoress). Photograph by Ray Thomas | Fylde Council

Councillor Frank Andrews declared that his chosen charities for his term of office would be Release International, SSAFA: The Armed Forces Charity, and Trinity Hospice.

The full Fylde Mayoral Team for 2025/26 is as follows:

Mayor of Fylde - Councillor Frank Andrews, Representative for Wrea Green with Westby

Mayoress of Fylde -Mrs Ann Andrews

Deputy Mayor of Fylde -Councillor Cheryl Little, Representative for Carnegie Ward

Deputy Mayor’s Consort -Mr Paul Little

New Fylde mayoral team confirmed for 2025/26 after ceremony in Lytham

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