Yesterday marked the passing of the mayoral chains from Cllr Angela Thomas to Cllr Mark Wilson but due to current circumstances, it was far from the traditional handover.

The Annual AGM was held online and conducted virtually via Teams.

Mayor Mark Wilson, who has been the Deputy Mayor for the past year, previously held the Mayoral position in 2006/2007.

Cllr Mark Wilson is a Penarth Town Councillor for the Stanwell Ward and also represents the same ward for the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Cllr Ian Buckley was chosen by the new Mayor as Deputy. Both are members of the Welsh Labour party.

Ms Thomas said: ''Congratulations and good luck to Cllr Mark Wilson and Cllr Rhianon Birch, the New Mayor and Mayoress of Penarth.

"The Penarth Mayoral chains were passed over today to very experienced and hardworking Councillors for the 2nd time as Mayor and Mayoress.

"It was an honour and privilege to serve as Penarth Mayor over the last year, although it didn't quite end as I thought it would.

"I am very proud to see the Penarth community coming together at this time. A big thank you to all of the businesses that have helped and supported my fundraising over the last year.

"I wish the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor Ian Buckley well, and hope by September normal services will resume."

The Chairs and Vice Charis of the committees are:

Policy, resources, finance, HR, & appeals: Liz Fahy and Mark Wilson (Welsh Labour)

Community Engagement & Promotion: Laura Rochefort and Ellie Evans (Welsh Labour)

Environment, Planning and Development: Nigel Humphrey and Mike Cuddy (Welsh Labour)

Events, Venues and Open Spaces: Ian Buckley and Jon Luxton (Welsh Labour)

The other changes are as follows:-

Schools:

Albert Primary School Governing Body: Cllr Liz Fahy (Welsh Labour)

Victoria Primary School Governing Body: Cllr Rhiannon Birch (Welsh Labour)

Evenlode Primary School Governing Body: TBC - These are joint appointments with Sully Community Council and Dinas Powys Community Council and by agreement, the appointment alternates amongst the Councils.

Cogan Primary School Governing Body: Cllr L Rochefort (Welsh Labour)

Fairfield Primary School Governing Body: Cllr Mark Wilson (Welsh Labour)

Ysgol Pen-y-Garth: TBC - These are joint appointments with Sully Community Council and Dinas Powys Community Council and by agreement, the appointment alternates amongst the Councils.

St. Joseph's RC Primary School: Cllr I Buckley (Welsh Labour)

Bute Cottage Nursery School Governing Body: Cllr Rhiannon Birch (Welsh Labour)

Cogan Nursery School Governing Body: Cllr I Buckley (Welsh Labour)

Local Committees:

The Vale of Glamorgan Council Community Liaison Committee: Cllr M Cuddy (Welsh Labour)

Carers' Hub: Cllr Jon Luxton (Welsh Labour)

One Voice Wales: Cllr L Fahy/Cllr M Cuddy (Welsh Labour)

Institute of Cemetery & Cremation: Cllr L Fahy/Town Clerk (Welsh Labour)

Cardiff Bay Advisory Committee: Cllr N Humphrey (Welsh Labour)

Penarth Arts and Crafts Ltd: Cllr M Cuddy (Welsh Labour)

East Vale Community Transport: Cllr Jon Luxton (Welsh Labour)

Belle Vue Park Community Association: Cllr Y Murphy (Welsh Labour)

Lower Penarth Community Association: TBC

Headlands School Governing Body: Councillor M Cuddy (Welsh Labour)

Penarth Fairtrade Forum: Cllr Mark Wilson (Welsh Labour)

Gwyrddio Penarth Greening: Cllr Mark Wilson (Welsh Labour)

Windsor Road Leisure Garden Association: Cllr Ken Lloyd (Welsh Conservatives)

Penarth Youth Action Cllr E Evans/Cllr L Rochefort (Welsh Labour)

Community Committee: Cllr Mike Cuddy (Welsh Labour)

Access Penarth: Cllr Jon Luxton (Welsh Labour)

Community Alcohol Partnership: Cllr Ian Buckley (Welsh Labour)