Councillors have recommended the appointment of Councillor Yvonne Spence and her husband Mr John Spence as Mayor and Mayor’s Consort of Chelmsford for 2018/19.

The decision was made during a full council meeting on February 21.

Assuming the recommendation is approved by full council on May 16, Councillor Yvonne Spence will start her term of office as Mayor of Chelmsford.

Until then, Councillor Duncan Lumley and his wife Edna will continue in the role.