City of Newcastle
Newcastle Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge has recently been diagnosed with a serious medical condition that requires ongoing treatment.
He will be taking a leave of absence from his duties as Lord Mayor starting Monday, 27 October until early 2026.
During this period, Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Charlotte McCabe will assume the responsibilities of Lord Mayor to ensure continuity of leadership and service to the community.
City of Newcastle extends its full support to Lord Mayor Kerridge and wishes him strength and a full recovery.
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