The Deputy Mayor Councillor Maralyn May
I was born in Salford, Lancashire. Both my parents worked full time and I was cared for by my grandmother, who was a wonderful cook. I went to the local church primary school then on to the brand new Secondary modern, where I joined the school choir and began my love of classical music.
My first job was in a large office in the centre of Manchester. I married and had two children. I decided to go back to work and retrained as a Nursing Assistant. I worked in a very large hospital in Salford. 43 years ago, we moved down to Sussex and as we travelled along the coast we came upon Littlehampton and just fell in love with the place.
For 11 years I worked night duty in the lovely cottage hospital in Littlehampton and made some amazing friends.
I had my third child and decided it was time for a change so began working as a District Nurse, which I continued for the next 28 years.
I loved my job, but the time had come for me to retire. However, I still wanted to work for the community and therefore becoming a local councillor seemed a good idea. I was voted in in 2023 and I'm enjoying every minute.
It is my privilege to take on the role of Deputy Mayor. I've a lot to learn but I'm so looking forward to getting out and about and meeting all members of our great community.
How to address the Deputy Mayor
The correct description on letters and envelopes is: The Deputy Mayor of Littlehampton, Councillor and their first and last name or more simply "The Deputy Mayor". If the Deputy Mayor is present without the Mayor and is representing them then they have the same precedence as the Mayor would have if they were present.
In speeches, one would say "We are pleased to have with us, The Deputy Mayor of Littlehampton, Councillor and their first and last name". At the commencement of the speech they would be referred to as Deputy Mayor though later in the speech for simplicity they could be referred to as Deputy.
If both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are present the Deputy ranks immediately after the Mayor.
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