A NEW mayor of Romsey has been officially appointed as councillor Janet Burnage stepped down from her role. Councillor Karen Dunleavey, who represents Romsey Tadburn on the town council, was appointed at the annual Mayor Making ceremony on Tuesday, May 18. Councillor Neil Gwynne was appointed as the deputy town mayor. Ms Dunleavey s husband, Alex, will be her consort for the year and this is the second time she has done the role. She takes over from councillor Janet Burnage, who served as mayor for two years instead of one, due to last year s ceremony being cancelled in a bid to stop coronavirus spreading.