PAULA Dolphin was elected the new Mayor of Bude-Stratton at the town council's latest meeting, held on Thursday, May 3. A written ballot was held between members, of whom nine voted for Cllr Dolphin and six Louise Emo. There was one abstention from the vote and one spoilt paper. Cllr Emo was re-elected as deputy mayor following a unanimous vote. Cllr Dolphin said: "It is a great honour to have been elected by the Bude-Stratton Town Council to serve as mayor for 2012/13, and I look forward to the challenge and responsibilities of this important office."

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