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02/06/2017
Nuala McAllister Is Belfast's New Lord Mayor
Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister is the new Lord Mayor of Belfast.
The north Belfast councillor was elected the city's first citizen at the annual general meeting of Belfast City Council.
She said: "I want to develop Belfast's status as a global city, building upon our rich history as world leaders in ship building, the linen industry, literature and music.
"My aim is to promote Belfast as an open, inclusive and welcoming place to live and do business in; a city that is attractive to visitors and investors alike.
"I also want to celebrate the influence Belfast's diaspora population continues to have across the world. To strengthen the connection with our closest neighbours and our furthest friends."
She is the fourth female Lord Mayor ever appointed in the city.
(CD/JP)
The north Belfast councillor was elected the city's first citizen at the annual general meeting of Belfast City Council.
She said: "I want to develop Belfast's status as a global city, building upon our rich history as world leaders in ship building, the linen industry, literature and music.
"My aim is to promote Belfast as an open, inclusive and welcoming place to live and do business in; a city that is attractive to visitors and investors alike.
"I also want to celebrate the influence Belfast's diaspora population continues to have across the world. To strengthen the connection with our closest neighbours and our furthest friends."
She is the fourth female Lord Mayor ever appointed in the city.
(CD/JP)
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