Meet the New Faces Leading Northern Ireland's Councils

Over this past week, Northern Ireland's 11 councils held their Annual General Meetings to choose their new mayors and council chairs. These roles involve representing the council area residents and presiding over monthly meetings. The selection process utilizes the D'Hondt system, familiar for allocating ministerial positions at Stormont. This year, Sinn Féin obtained mayoral positions in four councils, while the DUP and the Alliance each secured roles in multiple areas. Noteworthy appointments include the election of the first-ever female Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council and the reappointment of a former MP serving his second term. Stay updated with the latest updates by visiting the Belfast Live homepage and subscribing to the politics newsletter.