GRAHAM WELCOMES NEWPORT LORD MAYOR APPLICATION  

9^th July 2010 

Commenting on the news that the City of Newport is applying to have a Lord Mayor, William Graham AM said: 

‘The accolade of Lord Mayor would be a major boost for the City in its recovery from recession.’ 

The Shadow Minister for Local Government, who was previously a Conservative   Councillor on Newport Council for sixteen years, added: 

‘As Leader of the Opposition for the Conservative Group on Newport Council I supported the successful application for the grant of City status in 2002.’ 

ENDS