Much to the delight of many, the Royal Sutton Coldfield Civic Service took place on Sunday, later than usual in the year because of the pandemic.

Civic leaders attending the church service heard a sermon from the Rev John Routh with lessons read by the Royal Town’s Mayor Cllr Terry Wood and the Town’s MP the Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell.

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Left to right:

• Hon Alderman Judy – Watts James
• Hon Alderman John Hood
• Mrs Jennifer Roy
• Hon Alderman David Roy
• Mrs Pauline Wood
• Cllr Terry Wood, Mayor of the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield
• Dr John Craggs MBE Deputy Lord Lieutenant
• Rev John Routh
• Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP
• Dr Sharon Mitchell
• Cllr Simon Ward, Leader, Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council