Cllr David Becket was elected as Mayor of the Loyal and Ancient Borough of Newcastle under Lyme on May16th 2012. His wife, Dr Anne Becket is Mayoress and his daughter Professor Clare Holdsworth is High Constable. Newcastle is one of the few boroughs still appointing a High Constable.

Cllr Eddie Boden, who like David has served the North Western area of the Borough for many years, was elected Deputy Mayor

David’s charities are the Realise Foundation and New Vic Boderlines. Both these charities work with disadvantaged children, helping them to get a good start in life.