Councillor Julie Laidlow, Christchurch Ward, independent. 

It is an honour to be elected town Mayor for the next 12 months and I am really looking forward to my year in office.

I will carry out my duties to the best of my ability, and represent the town of Cockermouth with pride.

My chosen charities for the year are Cumbria Cerebral Palsy and Europe Prize Scholarship Fund.