The mayor of Weston, councillor James Clayton.
- Credit: Weston Town Council
The new mayor of Weston says he is honoured to serve the town over the next year.
Cllr Canniford s mayorship was extended for another 12 months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayoress Ms Kaylee Rose and mayor Cllr James Clayton
- Credit: Weston Town Council
Cllr Clayton told the Mercury: It is an honour to become the mayor of Weston and I am glad this opportunity is finally here, I am very much looking forward to it. My focus will be on youth provision and recognising all the different youth groups, alongside sports teams in the area as I have a passion for boxing and I volunteer two nights a week to coach young boxers at Weston Amateur Boxing Club to give them focus.
Dave and Penny Hynds, leaders of ROC WSM.
- Credit: Shane Dean
Young people and families who are at risk of becoming involved in criminal activity will be mentored under a new scheme by ROC WSM.
The charity has launched the Young Persons Mentoring Scheme aimed at helping young people aged between five and 17 to make positive choices.
Weston is the latest town to join the 80-plus areas across Britain which are seeing extraordinary cuts in crime and boosts in kindness after taking up the unique Redeeming Our Communities (ROC UK) programme.
The mentoring scheme will boost the self-esteem, confidence and resilience of the young people.