Ibsha Choudhury Appointed as New Mayor of Worthing

Councillor Ibsha Choudhury has been appointed as the new mayor of Worthing, succeeding Councillor Jon Roser.

Choudhury, who represents Castle Ward on Worthing Borough Council, served as deputy mayor for the past year and was unanimously voted in for the mayoral position for the 2024/25 term at the council’s annual meeting.

Choudhury expressed his gratitude for the appointment, stating, “I’m delighted to have been elected as mayor of Worthing. It is a privilege to take on this civic role for our wonderful town.”

This year, the mayor’s charities will include mental health group West Sussex Mind, grief support charity Andy’s Angels, and Friends of Palatine, which funds activities at Palatine Primary School.

In addition to Choudhury’s appointment, Councillor Helen Abrahams of Heene Ward was unanimously voted in as deputy mayor. Councillor Beccy Cooper was re-elected as leader of Worthing Borough Council, continuing her leadership role within the local government.