THE new chairman of Selby District Council has been appointed.

Councillor David Buckle, who was formerly vice-chair of the council, was appointed into the role at the annual council meeting on Tuesday, May 15.

Cllr Buckle has succeeded to the position previously held by Cllr Judith Chilvers, and the new vice chair is Cllr Debbie White.

Over the past twelve months, Cllr Chilvers has raised more than £6,800 through her work for Selby Young Carers and Yorkshire Cancer Research, and Cllr Buckle will raise funds for Save the Children and Peter Pan Nursery in Sherburn during his year in office.

He said: "To wear the chains of office is a real privilege, and one that I’m looking forward to immensely. I hope to be able to use my time as Chairman to offer support to my chosen charities, as well as helping to raise the profile of the Selby district."

Cllr Buckle is the first chairman to be elected from Sherburn in 28 years, and has worked in Selby town centre for more than 40 years.

He will represent the council at a range of events and activities, preside over full council meetings and his consort for the year will be his wife, Susan Buckle.