BURNHAM-On-Crouch has a new Town Mayor.

Councillor Vanessa Bell was elected Mayor and Burnham-on-Crouch Town Council's Annual Statutory 'mayor making' meeting on Tuesday evening (18 May).

Cllr Bell said: "I feel very honoured to be elected to the position of Mayor.

"It has been a dreadful year for everyone, and I would like to thank our outgoing Mayor, Ron Pratt, for holding the reins through this difficult time. I hope that as things open up again, we can focus on bringing the community together and, most importantly, being kind to each other.

"On an administrative note, I intend to continue the fantastic work done by Councillor Wendy Stamp, when she was Mayor, alongside our excellent Town Clerk Sarah Grimes, towards Burnham achieving the National Association of Local Councils Foundation Council Award."

Deputy Mayor for the municipal year ahead is Councillor Bob Calver.