Cllr Malcolm Russell was elected Mayor for the year 2013/2014. This was his second term of office. The tradition of Mayors in Wareham dates back to 1336 and every name to date is recorded in the Council Chamber.
Michael Tomlinson said, "I was delighted to have been invited to attend the annual Mayor making meeting. Wareham has a long tradition of Mayors, dating right back to the 14 Century. I know that Malcolm will make a superb Mayor for Wareham and that he will be ably assisted by his wife Dawn in carrying out his duties."