Statement by Alderman Stewart McDonald, TUV Bannside:
“On behalf of Mid and East Antrim Borough TUV Council Group I would like to pass our congratulations on to James Perry in relation to his appointment by the Secretary of State to become the new High Sheriff of County Antrim.
“This is a distinguished role and one in which Mr Perry can be proud, as we are of him.
“I wish him every success in his new role.”