IN PICTURES: Wigan Mayor Making 2026

We attended the annual Wigan Mayor Making ceremony at Wigan Town Hall this afternoon (Wednesday May 27), as outgoing first citizen Jenny Bullen, handed over the traditional robe and chains of office to her successor Coun Anne Collins.

Breaking with tradition, newly elected Reform UK councillors abstained from approving the mayor’s installation, votes in the past having been unanimous, regardless of the politics of the mayor or the chamber’s make-up.

1. Mayor Making 2026

The new Mayor of the Wigan Borough Coun Anne Collins. Photo: Michelle Adamson

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2. Mayor Making 2026

The outgoing Mayor Jenny Bullen begins the Mayor Making ceremony 2026 at Wigan Town Hall. Photo: Michelle Adamson

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3. Mayor Making 2026

Outgoing Mayor Jenny Bullen, left, makes a presentation to incoming Mayor Coun Anne Collins, right. Photo: Michelle Adamson

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4. Mayor Making 2026

Coun Nazia Rehman speaks at the ceremony. Photo: Michelle Adamson

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