Abergavenny Town Council hosted its annual Mayor Making Ceremony earlier this month.
Cllr Tudor Thomas was welcomed into the role at a civic service held at St Mary's Church.
The service was attended by the Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Agnes Xavier-Phillips representing the Lord Lieutenant of Gwent’s Office, and Mr Philip Alderman, High Sheriff of Gwent, alongside two of his High Sheriff Volunteer Police Cadets.
The Mayor's chosen charities are Cyfannol - Women and Men’s Aid, Abergavenny Foodbank and King Henry VIII Hardship Fund.
Herefordshire Council celebrates Foster Care Fortnight
£200K for busy city bridge that’s ‘not about to be replaced’
Ex-councillor ‘bullied’ town clerk – but claims ‘witch hunt’
Town faces second year without a mayor
Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man
Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident
New Food and Drink group launched at online event