Cllr Ann Reid awarded MBE in New Years Honour List

Cllr Ann Reid, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dringhouses and Woodthorpe, has received an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List, as recognition for her service to Local Government and the City of York.

Cllr Reid was first elected to serve the Foxwood ward in 1986 and then for Dringhouses and Woodthorpe.   For over 30 years, she has served the people of York with dedication and enthusiasm.

In addition to helping hundreds of residents every year with local issues, Cllr Reid has served as Lord Mayor of York (1993-94), as Master of the Company of Cordwainers and as a long serving school governor. She was only the fifth woman to serve as York’s Lord Mayor, an office that stretches back to 1217.

Cllr Ann Reid MBE said:

Press cutting from 1986

“I am surprised and delighted to have been proposed for this honour.   It has been a privilege to represent the residents of Dringhouses and Woodthorpe for so many years.   

I am grateful to my family and fellow Councillors who have given me great support over the years and I am so lucky to have been able to give something back to this wonderful City.”

NB. Ann was first elected to serve the City in a by-election in September 1986 and is now one of York’s longest serving Councillors