The Civic Mayor Elect
Councillor Denise Ward
Councillor Ward was elected to Tameside Council in a by-election in July 2009 to represent Denton North East Ward.
Councillor Ward is married to Councillor David McNally and has twin boys (Sam and Thomas) and two daughters (Nichola and Lisa).
Councillor Ward has four grandsons (Henry, Matthew, Leo and Olly).
Councillor Ward was born in Gorton and moved to Denton in 1979.
Councillor Ward is a Member of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund and Speaker’s Panel (Planning).
Councillor Ward is the Town Council West Area District Co-ordinator and a Member of Denton Town Council.
Councillor Ward is a Governor at St.Thomas More RC College.
Councillor Ward is President of Victoria Park Community Centre and Chair of Denton North East Homewatch and Broomfields Residents Association.
Councillor Ward was Deputy Mayor of Tameside in 2014-15.
Councillor Ward is a hairdresser and has run her own business in Manchester City Centre since 1980.
Councillor Ward hopes to work with as many community groups as possible during her Mayoral year and is looking forward to meeting volunteers of all ages.
Councillor Ward enjoys her work in the local community and also enjoys spending time with her family, holidays, reading, going to the gym and attending school reunions.
Councillor Ward will be supported during her year in office by her husband and Mayoral Consort, Councillor David McNally and by the Deputy Mayor Elect, Councillor Leigh Drennan.