Congratulations and good luck to Janet Goodwin - the newly-elected mayor of North East Lincolnshire

                                          

The new mayor has lived in Grimsby all her life 

CONGRATULATIONS to Janet Goodwin who has been elected mayor of North East Lincolnshire for the forthcoming year.

In this ceremonial role, she can look forward to  visiting all corners of the borough, meeting representatives of charities, community organisations and businesses as well as representing the Council at official functions.

Cllr Goodwin has lived in Grimsby all her life, growing up in Scartho with her two brothers and sister.

Her father worked as a fisherman, while her mother had  a part-time job at frozen food company Birds Eye. 

She is married to Barry and has two daughters, Lindsey and Victoria, along with four grandchildren.

Her career has spanned various roles, beginning with packing fish at Chaldur’s Frozen Food Company, followed by working as a barmaid while raising her children. 

Later, she joined Greggs, before moving on to work with the BFAWU (Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union), where she focused on engaging workers in educational opportunities. 

After 15 years in this role, she returned to Greggs until retirement, now focusing more on community work within the borough's South ward which she represents.

Cllr Goodwin enjoys socialising, travelling and spending time with her grandchildren. 

She is committed to supporting communities across North East Lincolnshire, ensuring that those who may struggle to access help know that support is available

She was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 55, an experience that she says has given her greater confidence in the journey she has taken.

Following her election, Cllr Goodwin thanked her 41 fellow-councillors.

"This is a really proud moment for me," she declared. "I am looking forward to the year ahead.

Cllr Marian Boyd, one of the borough's Park ward representatives,  has been elected Deputy Mayor.

During the year ahead, Cllr Goodwin's chosen  charities will be Women’s Aid and Not Home Alone.

                                       

Cllr Goodwin, NELC chief executive Rob Walsh and Cllr Boyd following this week's mayor-making ceremony in Grimsby Town Hall