The outgoing Lancaster mayor has shared memories of the last year, which saw her attending more than 180 events.

Coun Margaret Pattison, who has been mayor since last May, will officially pass the title over to her Labour colleague Coun Colin Hartley next month.

In a report published ahead of a Lancaster City Council meeting on May 22, Coun Pattison said it had been "an honour and privilege to serve as Mayor of Lancaster".

She said: "This year has been a memorable and privileged year for myself and my mayoresses, my daughters Charlotte and Lucy, who alongside me enjoyed attending over 180 events, meeting with outstanding organisations and volunteers who have worked so hard for many years helping and supporting so many people.

Coun Margaret Pattison with son Ian, daughters and mayoresses Lucy and Charlotte and deputy mayor Coun John Hanson.

placeholder image — Coun Margaret Pattison with son Ian, daughters and mayoresses Lucy and Charlotte and deputy mayor Coun John Hanson.

"I would like to thank my deputy mayor Councillor John Hanson who stepped in to cover me when I was not available to carry out some of my duties – you have been amazing.

"I would also like to thank my family, friends and grandchildren for all their support throughout my mayoral year.

"I would also like to thank all the officers and staff at Lancaster City Council for their support and service to me and the mayoresses during this mayoral year.

"Attending these mayoral events would not have been possible if it was not for the organising skills of Jenny Kay who has organised myself and the beadle, making sure we were there ready to enjoy the events meeting new people.”

Among the many events Coun Pattison attended over the year were a service for the Armed Forces at Blackburn Cathedral, Lancaster Pride, the High Sheriff’s shield hanging at Lancaster Castle, and a Mayor of Lancaster charity event at the Mazuma Stadium.

She was also invited to Aalborg to support those taking part in the International Youth Games.

Highlights also included King Charles' visit to the city last June.

"My mayoress Charlotte and I met our King at Lancaster Castle,” Coun Pattison said. “How the King remembers everyone’s name and career I will never know, it was a memorable day."

Along the way Coun Pattison raised money for her mayoral charities, St John’s Hospice and Making Space,

"I wish my successor Councillor Colin Hartley and his lovely wife Elaine a wonderful mayoral year."

The mayor making ceremony will be held on May 15 at Lancaster Town Hall.